From 1976, he was a full-time author and would average some six novels a year for the rest of his life.

Following the success of his first book, Burlingame began working as a full-time author.

In 1916, at the age of 40, Korch decided to become a full-time author.

He worked as a music teacher until the summer of 1999, after which he became a full-time author.

He retired in 2007, and since then has been a full-time author.

He then stopped teaching to become a full-time author.

She was known for her stage and vocal talents, but decided instead to become a full-time author.

Next, he tried being as a full-time author for four years.

He has also worked as a flight attendant before becoming a full-time author.

Since then he has been working as a full-time author.