J.K. Rowling, the author of the beloved Harry Potter series, experienced a great deal of rejection before her books were finally accepted. Despite the success of the series, Rowling was rejected by 12 different publishing houses before Bloomsbury accepted her novel.

Rowling first submitted her manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1995. She received numerous rejections from publishers, who thought the book was too long and complex for children. After receiving her twelfth rejection, Rowling was ready to give up on her dream of becoming a published author.

Fortunately, Bloomsbury saw potential in Rowling’s novel and decided to take a chance on it. They accepted the book and published it in 1997. The novel was an instant success and quickly became a bestseller.

Since then, the Harry Potter series has become one of the most successful book series of all time. It has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 79 languages. The books have also been adapted into a series of blockbuster films, which have grossed over $7.7 billion at the box office.

Rowling’s success is a testament to her determination and resilience. Despite being rejected by 12 different publishing houses, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a published author. Thanks to Bloomsbury’s decision to take a chance on her novel, Rowling’s story has become one of the most beloved stories of all time.