Punching in the clock: What famous authors did before they hit the big time

Writing is a calling which many answer, however it can take others a bit longer to respond to the call, throw all their eggs in the writing basket and make it their main job. Some of the most well-known and most successful writers have worked in a range of jobs, some mundane, some fascinating before finally follow the path into becoming a published writer. Here are a few of the jobs done by famous writers before the struck it big in writing.

Douglas Adams – Bodyguard

The man behind the successful sci-fi comedy series The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’, who also wrote for celebrated British comedy troupe Monty Python, previously worked as a bodyguard for the family of a Middle Eastern oil tycoon.

Nicholas Sparks – Dental supplies salesman

Now known as a doyen of modern romance writing, with many of his books already being adapted for the big screen, Sparks’ head wasn’t always in classic boy meets girl stories. In a previous life, he sold dental product by phone.

Agatha Christie – Apothecary assistant

Ever wondered why a large number of people die by poisoning in Agatha Christie novel? Well, the author herself spent a good deal of time working alongside an apothecary in a hospital.

Stephen King – Janitor and gas station attendant

King’s path to the top was a rocky one, but he never gave up on his dream. He first worked as a janitor in a high school and also worked at a gas station attendant before finally getting his big break with his novel Carrie.

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