After the war he became a lawyer while also pursuing writing.

He abandoned his wife and three small children to pursue writing.

He graduated as a primary (elementary) school teacher but decided to pursue writing.

Thompson worked as an actor for a year, but then gave it up to pursue writing.

Initially a teacher, he left his career in education in 1921 to pursue writing.

He has pursued freelance writing and cartography work since the early 1990s.

Dale sold his company in 1988 to pursue writing, independent consulting and other business ventures.

These experiences also encouraged him to pursue his own thinking and writing.

Smith began her career as an elementary school teacher, but left after 3 years to pursue writing.

Wallace left the school system in 1988 to pursue writing.