INFOGRAPHIC: Unusual Jobs of Famous Writers

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Unplag created an infographic reminding all the aspiring novelists out there that they might have to work some odd jobs (fun or terrible) before they hit on a six-figure publishing deal. Fingers crossed, right? Below, check out what Kurt Vonnegut, Charles Dickens, Stephen King, and more did before they were famous authors.

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