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Writer Jules Verne Reached For The Stars Focus On Detail: His knack for organization, thorough research gave his books the flavor of reality.(LEADERS & SUCCESS)
Byline: CLAIRE MENCKE
For Jules Verne, success flowed from a dream and a blueprint.
From his childhood, Verne (1828-1905) dreamed of being a writer. His practical family guided him into law school. But while in school, Verne began to write.
He loved writing, and vowed to find a way to pursue it.
He decided to stay in Paris once he graduated, better to learn from the great writers there at the time. He sought out dramatist Alexandre Dumas as his mentor.
But Verne also wanted to have a life. He married and became a stockbroker. The profession let him support his family and find time to write at night.
His first novel, "Martin Paz," was a historical romance set in Peru. It won good reviews, but didn't make him any money.
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- Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition September 23, 1994 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: GPS World May 1, 2008 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: World Literature Today Tournier, Michel March 22, 2002 700+ words
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