J.K. Rowling Proved That Words Change the World

J.K. Rowling sat in a tiny café, her fingers stiff from the cold, her coffee nearly empty. The weight of her circumstances pressed down on her—a single mother living on government assistance, struggling with depression, and barely scraping by.

But one thing kept her going: a story.

With her infant daughter sleeping in a stroller beside her, she pulled out a battered notebook and started writing. There was no guarantee anyone would ever read her words. No promise that this story would lead anywhere. No certainty that the hours she spent scribbling notes and refining ideas would amount to anything at all.

But she wrote anyway.

Page by page, she built a world in which an orphaned boy discovered he was a wizard. She created friendships, adventures, and a battle between good and evil. In her darkest moments, she conjured something that would one day bring light to millions.

Years later, after a dozen rejections from publishers, one small press took a chance on her manuscript. They printed 500 copies of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Today, that book has sold over 120 million copies. Her series has exceeded 500 million. 

READ. THAT. AGAIN!!

Rowling’s story isn’t just a tale of success—it proves that writing is a form of magic.

James Clear recently wrote:

“Writing is the superpower of humankind. It is our truest form of magic.”

Rowling’s journey embodies this idea. Writing took her from rock bottom to billionaire. But beyond personal success, her words shaped a generation of readers, giving them stories to love, characters to believe in, and a world to escape to.

But this isn’t just about Rowling. This is about you.

If you’ve ever doubted the power of your words, here’s why writing truly is a superpower—one you already possess.

Let’s go!

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The act of transforming a message or story into printed words is nothing short of magical. Here’s why I love what we do:

1. Writing Creates Something From Nothing

Before Harry Potter, there was nothing—just blank pages and an idea. 

Then, just like the Big Bang…POOF!!!

Through her writing, Rowling turned those pages into a work of immense value. 

Something out of nothing. Creatio ex nihilo. It’s a beautiful thing.

Whether you’re writing a novel, a memoir, or even just journaling your thoughts, you’re creating something out of thin air. That’s magic!

Think about it: every book that has ever existed started as a blank page. 

Every powerful speech, every world-changing act, every innovation—before it became something, it began as an idea. Writing is how we bring ideas into the world.

2. Your Words Can Heal Someone Else

James Clear puts it perfectly:

“There is someone out there with a wound in the exact shape of your words.”

WHAT. A GREAT. QUOTE!

Rowling didn’t just write a fantasy series—she wrote stories that helped people feel seen. Children who felt lonely found companionship in Harry and his friends. Readers struggling with grief saw their pain reflected in the themes of love and loss. Her books became a refuge, a source of comfort, and a spark of inspiration.

Your words can do the same.

Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, or even a a weekly newsletter like the Power Writers Repot, you never know who needs your story. You never know who will read your words at just the right moment, at just the right time, and feel like they aren’t alone.

3. Writing Preserves Ideas for Generations

The reason we know the philosophies of Aristotle, the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius, or the stories of Shakespeare is because someone wrote them down. Writing isn’t just about personal expression—it’s about leaving something behind.

Rowling’s books will outlive her. 

So will yours.

Every book, every article, every diary entry adds to the intellectual wealth of humanity. Your words, your thoughts, your ideas—they can outlive you, shaping minds long after you’re gone.

4. Writing is a Pathway to Transformation

Rowling wrote her way out of hardship. The act of writing helped her survive difficult times, and eventually, it changed her life.

Writing has the power to transform—not just readers, but you, the writer, as well. It brings clarity. It forces you to examine your thoughts. It helps you make sense of your experiences. 

If you feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, write. 

If you have a dream you can’t quite articulate, write. 

If you have an idea that’s waiting to be shaped, write.

The process of putting words on paper is an act of discovery and the pathway to transformation.

5. The World Needs Your Words

J.K. Rowling didn’t wait for permission to write. She didn’t wait for the perfect moment, the perfect conditions, or guaranteed success. She wrote because she had to.

So do you.

If a book is rumbling inside you, don’t wait for someone else to validate your idea. Don’t let self-doubt hold you back. Writing is an act of courage—it means casting your thoughts into the world, even when you’re not sure how they’ll be received.

Your words could change someone’s life. They hold divine potential to inspire, comfort, challenge, or transform. 

But you’ll never know unless you write them.

J.K. Rowling’s story proves that writing is magical. But you don’t need to write a bestselling novel to wield that magic yourself.

Every time you write, you create something that didn’t exist before. You are capturing thoughts, shaping ideas, and preserving something that could one day make a difference to someone else.

If you're interested in joining me in this mission, click below to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with me.

Your words matter. Make them count.

Let’s bring your book to life!