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Middle name and 'Robert Galbraith'.
Does the 'K.' in her initials stand for anything? Why did she choose a male name as her pseudonym? Seems so wrong. Because she's female, of course.--193.163.223.192 (talk) 16:32, 18 October 2017 (UTC)
- Your first question is answered in the article. Your second question is also answered in the article. Chaheel Riens (talk) 10:20, 9 October 2017 (UTC)
- 18 October 2017? Weird glitch.--193.163.223.192 (talk) 16:59, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
- Not a glitch but a typo - you changed it yourself here. Chaheel Riens (talk) 17:10, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
- 18 October 2017? Weird glitch.--193.163.223.192 (talk) 16:59, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
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Unclear to me
I don't know what this means: and read for a B.A. in French and Classics at the University of Exeter. Do you mean she studied a bachelor of arts in French and Classics at the university of exeter? Then why not just say that instead of saying 'she read for'. What does that even mean? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 139.216.136.77 (talk) 05:39, 8 January 2018 (UTC)
"Reading" is a posh way of saying "studying" Vince Calegon (talk) 21:20, 17 January 2019 (UTC)
Fixed. I changed it to "earned a B.A. in French and Classics". Other sources confirm that she earned the degree, not just "read for" it. RexxiA —Preceding undated comment added 22:08, 2 February 2018 (UTC)
I think it English and you don't have to be rude about it Lonewolf2019 (talk) 20:56, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
I think it English and you don't have to be rude about it Lonewolf2019 (talk) 20:56, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2018
change "Joanne Rowling" to Joanne Kathleen Rowling Death Spectre31 (talk) 14:06, 7 April 2018 (UTC)
- No, because that is not her name. There's an entire section about it. Serendipodous 14:18, 7 April 2018 (UTC)
Publications
Are the Harry Potter books something that you would call children's books? I don't know, if this was discussed before, but isn't Young adult fiction the correct description? ZeR0101MiNt (talk) 16:31, 21 April 2018 (UTC)
- Maybe.I’m not sure either. But children’s books seem right. It’s what they say in our country. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ColeCole714 (talk • contribs) 07:09, 5 October 2018 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 11 June 2018
Gjh bfjsm m (talk) 16:32, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
she just had here birthday can i change it from 52 on 53
- Not done The article lists her birthday as 31/7/65. Chaheel Riens (talk) 16:36, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 18 June 2018
In the first paragraph of the article, it states that she has sold over 400 million copies worldwide. This is an outdated figure from 2008; she has recently surpassed 500 million total sales for the Harry Potter series, and the article should reflect this. Here is the most reliable source I could find: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/harry-potter-books-sales-reach-500-million-worldwide-723556. That source says they received their figure from the publishing house. I could not find the figure stated directly from the publishing house themselves.
Thank you. Nomadben (talk) 00:05, 19 June 2018 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 21 June 2018
Weirdoperso (talk) 04:07, 21 June 2018 (UTC)
she's dead
- Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. DRAGON BOOSTER ★ 05:01, 21 June 2018 (UTC)
Add philanthropist to occupation
Her occupation should include "philanthropist." I'm sure it was just an oversight given that her Lumos foundation is referenced in the article. Here is another famous living person who happens to be a male whose occupation also includes "philanthropist".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett
This is my first time submitting a talk topic so I hope I did it correctly. Thank you, Aus512 2018-08-13 (UTC) ````
Semi-protected edit request on 12 September 2018
"Rowling had gained some creative control on the films, reviewing all the scripts[103] as well as acting as a producer on the final two-part instalment, Deathly Hallows.[104]"
"instalment" is spelled incorrectly. 74.85.95.74 (talk) 19:54, 12 September 2018 (UTC)
- See the "common comments" box above. Serendipodous 20:35, 12 September 2018 (UTC)
- Not done: As mentioned, "instalment" is correct in British English. Those silly Brits. Saucy[talk – contribs] 04:08, 13 September 2018 (UTC)
Small correction under 'remarriage and family'
Rowling visited Sarah Brown in hospital when her son John, not Fraser, was born in 2003. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jane_Brown#Marriage_to_Gordon_Brown and the footnote with this statement (which is about the baptism of John). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.95.172.41 (talk) 22:11, 5 December 2018 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 7 December 2018
Would it be possible to update the image of J.K. Rowling on her wiki page? This photograph is about 20 years old. I have a recent photo that we have permission to use specifically for this page. Tbp2018 (talk) 15:35, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
- Upload the photo and get consensus on this talk page to replace the current one. – Jonesey95 (talk) 15:48, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
- (edit conflict) Please be aware of WP:IUPC - the copyright holder must have released the image under an acceptable free license. Permission to use the photo only on Wikipedia or on a specific page is insufficient. ‑‑ElHef (Meep?) 15:57, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
Is WikiProject Literature should be covered in this article's talk page?
I checked the scope of this Wikiproject and found that this Wikiproject discourages put the banner into writers' talk page. I would ask if it should be moved.Mariogoods (talk) 09:47, 8 December 2018 (UTC)
Infobox photo
Why is this a "horrible photo"? How is it inferior to this photo, where she is facing away and squinting? Surtsicna (talk) 13:59, 10 December 2018 (UTC)
- It's too dark, her hand and glass obscure part of her face being unnecessarily intrusive, and it's lower res than the original. The original has none of those issues - nor is she "facing away" - and also has the added benefit of context - she was reading from Philospher's Stone when the photo was taken. Chaheel Riens (talk) 16:48, 10 December 2018 (UTC)
- I agree with Chaheel Riens' objections. Moreover, it looks inappropriate for the lead portrait on an encyclopedia article. The vibes it is sending, with the prominent glass of wine, it seems it would be more fitting in a profile on a seedy dating website. (Admittedly, that is just personal taste). The previous/current photograph is adequate and it doesn't need replacing; I think her face is clearly visible and she is smiling, not squinting. --Hazhk (talk) 10:27, 11 December 2018 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 18 January 2019
in the Childhood part, can you change it from 23 months to 1 year and 11 months 185.39.202.226 (talk) 08:13, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
- Not done - it's common practice to list anything less than two years as combined months. Changing to years and months breaks the flow of the sentence and adds unnecessary complexity. Chaheel Riens (talk) 08:32, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 7 June 2019
Charlton Athletic fan. 213.106.89.77 (talk) 11:49, 7 June 2019 (UTC)
- Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ‑‑ElHef (Meep?) 13:01, 7 June 2019 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 14 June 2019
Please can you change the key image to this image? I have permission to use the attached image, the credit should be: Photography Debra Hurford Brown © J.K. Rowling 2018
Tbp2018 (talk) 10:48, 14 June 2019 (UTC)
- Not done: That photo does not exist. NiciVampireHeart 12:29, 14 June 2019 (UTC)
- More to the point the photo has not been uploaded with the correct permissions. I suspect you were trying to link to an offline image, or one that is somewhere on the web - but not hosted either by Wikipedia or on Commons.
- I suggest you upload the image first, apply the necessary permissions for what seems to be an image with specific copyright details, and then try again. Chaheel Riens (talk) 12:41, 14 June 2019 (UTC)
- Is this the one? Esowteric+Talk 13:05, 14 June 2019 (UTC)
- If it is, I'd be willing to bet that the licensing info is incorrect and needs changing/correcting before it can be considered. Chaheel Riens (talk) 07:19, 17 June 2019 (UTC)
- Is this the one? Esowteric+Talk 13:05, 14 June 2019 (UTC)