J. K. Rowling always dreamed of becoming a writer. As a new mom, she seized every moment she could to write her first manuscript while her child slept. After being rejected by twelve publishers, however, she doubted whether her dream would ever become a reality. But when she was almost ready to quit, her manuscript was finally accepted. Many books later, “J. K. Rowling is now one of the best selling authors of all time” (“Top 10 Inspirational Success Stories to Keep You Striving for Your Dreams,” The Strive [blog], accessed March 4, 2023, https://thestrive.co/inspirational-success-stories/).