The stories of some writers are worth their weight in gold: these are the richest authors in the world.
Who are the richest authors in the world? The list of authors who only achieved fame and glory after their death is long. Literary icons such as Kafka, Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson, for example, failed in their attempts to win over their audience during their lifetime. These authors longed in vain for recognition for their work. But they never stopped writing. They would rather come to terms with poverty, deprivation and depression than put down the pen and give up writing. A sacrifice that makes the work of these authors appear all the more noble.
But as romantic as the story of the selfless bohemian may be, there are also numerous counter-examples. J. K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, for example, made a fortune from her books. Her net worth is now estimated by Forbes magazine at one billion US dollars, and she has long been considered one of the richest women in the UK. But it’s not just J. K. Rowling who has money flowing like ink. In this article, we at novum publishing introduce you to the richest authors in the world, perhaps giving you a further incentive to write a book.
Top Ten – The richest authors in the world
James Patterson
The fortune of US crime writer James Patterson is estimated at a whopping 800 million dollars. As one of the most successful writers in the world, he has sold more books than Dan Brown, John Grisham and Stephen King combined. Patterson’s book series about detective Alex Cross, the main protagonist in almost 30 books, is particularly popular. Patterson wrote the first parts of the series himself. Nowadays however, numerous co-authors help him develop his novel ideas.
Stephen King
The master of horror, Stephen King, earned around 460 million dollars with his books. His most famous titles include Carrie, The Shining, Pet Sematary and It,which will also be familiar to film fans. Stephen King now shocks fans all over the world with books in more than 40 languages – and the number keeps constantly growing.
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Janet Evanovich
Author Janet Evanovich had to realize that crime novels sell better than love stories. The US-American achieved her breakthrough with her crime series about bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. The author’s writing style, which is characterized by quirky ingenuity and humour, has inspired more than 200 million readers around the world.
John Grisham
John Grisham’s crime novels have also made their creator a considerable fortune. With works such as The Firm or The Jury, Grisham is one of the absolute top earners among bestselling authors. It is worth noting that Grisham’s books were initially rejected by numerous publishers before he made his breakthrough with The Firm and the film adaptation of the thriller. More than 275 million copies of the former lawyer’s books have been sold worldwide.
Jeff Kinney
It was supposed to be a book for adults, but author and game developer Jeff Kinney has inspired millions of children around the world with Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The comic-like stories, some of which are based on the American author’s childhood, have earned Jeff Kinney a considerable income of 25 million dollars a year to date.
Paulo Coelho
The Brazilian bestselling author Paulo Coelho is considered an alchemist of letters. With his books, which have functioned as a spiritual guide for more than 225 million people worldwide, the author has earned a fortune of almost 500 million dollars, making him one of the richest writers in the world.
Nora Roberts
Every single one of her books since 1999 has been a New York Times bestseller. Her novels, with titles such as Montana Sky, Angels Falls and Carolina Moon, are full of passion and strike a chord with millions of readers. Nora Roberts, known affectionately by her literary peers as “The Nora”, is one of the names on the Forbes list of the super-rich, with a total fortune of around 400 million dollars.
Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel’s books are also an American export. With more than 530 million books sold worldwide, the author of novels such as A Perfect Stranger and The Gift is one of the most successful female writers in the world. Her total wealth is estimated at 550 million dollars.
Suzanne Collins
Children’s and young adult author Suzanne Collins made her international breakthrough with The Hunger Games. Ever since Jennifer Lawrence roamed the districts of Panem as Katniss Everdeen, Suzanne Collins’ success has known no bounds. With an annual income of 55 million dollars, she is one of the wealthiest authors in the world.
George R. R. Martin
Fantasy author George R. R. Martin has created a world of his own with The Song of Ice and Fire. Since the hit series Game of Thrones, which aired the relentless battle for the Iron Throne on television for around ten years, the US author no longer needs to worry about his retirement provision. The author and screenwriter is said to be worth around 120 million dollars.
Stephenie Meyer
With more than 155 million books from the Twilight series sold, author Stephenie Meyer has secured wealth for life. Since her last novel, The Chemist, which was published in 2016, things have gone a little quiet for the author. However, Stephenie Meyer is already financially secure with the melancholy love story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
Dan Brown
The list of the world’s richest authors also includes Dan Brown. The thriller author’s decision to focus entirely on his career as a writer instead of continuing to work as an English teacher has paid off: The Da Vinci Code alone, one of Dan Brown’s best-known works, has sold more than 57 million copies to date. With an annual income of almost 20 million dollars, the author has proven that it can sometimes make sense to put all your eggs in one basket.
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