J. K. Rowling · every age

What was J. K. Rowling doing at 30?

Turned down by 12 publishers, published at 31

1. Aug 1995

   Started teacher training at Moray House

   With the first novel finished but unsold, she expected to make a living teaching.

   Source: en.wikipedia.org
2. Jul 1996

   Qualified as a teacher and started at Leith Academy

   A year before the first book came out.

   Source: en.wikipedia.org