Can writers really earn so much? The ranking of the 10 richest writers in the world is revealed.

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Do you think writing books doesn&#39;t earn much money? Wrong. Some authors&#39; fortunes can make financial professionals feel ashamed.According to the latest data, the **Top 10 Richest Authors in the World** ranking has been released, and several names will definitely surprise you:**Top 3 at Sky-High Net Worth:**🥇 **Grant Cardone** - $1.6 billion (No.1)In addition to writing books, he has also served as the CEO of 7 private enterprises, and his business acumen is indeed exceptional. His representative work "The 10X Rule" teaches people how to get rich.🥈 **J.K. Rowling** - $1 billion (tied with James Patterson)The "Harry Potter" series has sold over 600 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 84 languages. Income from movies, games, and merchandise continues to flow in. She is also the first author in the world to have a net worth exceeding one billion.🥈 **James Patterson** - 800 million USDOver 140 works, with sales exceeding 425 million copies. The "Detective Mike Bennett" series and the "Murder Club" series have fans all over the world.**Other Listed Big Shots:**- **Jim Davis** (Creator of Garfield) - 800 million USD- **Danielle Steel** (Queen of Romance Novels) - $600 million, 180+ works- **Matt Groening** (the creator of The Simpsons) - $600 million- **Paulo Coelho** (author of "The Alchemist") - 500 million USD- **Stephen King** (King of Horror Novels) - $500 million, over 60 works with global sales of 350 million copies- **John Grisham** (legal thriller novelist) - $400 million, with annual earnings from royalties and film rights between $50 million to $80 million.**Interesting Discovery:** The secrets of making money for great writers actually boil down to a few key points—either adapt bestsellers into movies/TV series (like Grisham&#39;s "The Rainmaker"), or maintain a high output (Patterson is still releasing new books every year), or develop side businesses (Cardone&#39;s entrepreneurial empire).It seems that the saying "Knowledge is wealth" still holds true.