To be honest, writing books can also lead to immense wealth. The rankings of the richest authors in the world have been released, and the top three have fortunes exceeding eight figures.

The first on the list is Grant Cardone, with a net worth of 1.6 billion dollars, who started with business books and entrepreneurship. J.K. Rowling follows closely with a net worth of 1 billion dollars; the "Harry Potter" series has sold over 600 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 84 languages—this IP value is maximized.

James Patterson with $800 million ranks second, with over 140 works and 425 million copies sold, which is indeed outrageous efficiency. Danielle Steel with $600 million, over 180 romance novels, is a regular top contender on the New York Times list.

The most significant point is that cartoonist Jim Davis has an $800 million fortune from "Garfield", continuously updating for 43 years while still making money. In contrast, traditional writers may not earn more than IP operators.

**The question of age exposure**: Do you still have the "Harry Potter" series at home?