Jules Verne had troubles to become a writer

Nantes, a prosperous port city in the west of France, is where Jules Verne was born in 1808. He was a lawyer's son, and when his father retired, the young Jules was supposed to take over his practice. He pursued law degrees while attempting for years to persuade his family to support his ambition to pursue art.

His early writings were not well received by the publishers when he had reached adulthood. He also tried to write plays, some of which were published but had little success. Jules Verne worked as a stock broker at the stock exchange to help support his family. He continued to be in poverty. He kept writing before and after work because he was a man of discipline and tenacity.

Jules Verne finally met the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel after encountering fifteen rejections. Hetzel recognized Jules Verne's potential and agreed to publish his first book on the condition that it underwent a thorough editing. Five Weeks in a Balloon was the result (1863).

Jules Verne and Pierre-Jules Hetzel grew close. The publisher guided Jules Verne and offered him sound guidance since he had the knowledge and insight to do so. Jules Verne experienced an immediate success under his guidance that lasted the duration of his lengthy career. In total, 62 books and 12 short tales were published by him.