Can writers make a fortune? The net worth of the top ten richest writers in the world revealed.

Do you think writing books doesn't make much money? Wrong. Some authors have accumulated astonishing wealth with just a pen, making many people envious.

According to the latest data statistics, the ranking of the world's richest authors has been released:

1st Place: Grant Cardone - $1.6 billion

This business writer is not only an author but also the CEO of seven private companies, a true business mogul. “The 10X Rule” is selling like crazy.

2nd Place: J.K. Rowling - 1 billion USD

Harry Potter's mother created a miracle in the history of human publishing - the world's first author with a net worth exceeding one billion. The 7-book series sold over 600 million copies, translated into 84 languages, and the movies and games are even more profitable.

2nd Place: James Patterson - 800 million USD

Over 140 works and sales of 425 million copies. This guy earns tens of millions a year steadily with his mystery novel series (“Alex Cross” and “The Murder Club”).

Rank 3: Jim Davis - 800 million USD

The author of “Garfield.” A lazy cat has been serialized since 1978, resulting in TV shows and movies. Just imagine how profitable this IP has become.

4th Place: Danielle Steel - $600 million

Over 180 works, with more than 800 million sales. Her romance novels have long topped The New York Times bestseller list.

Others on the list include: John Grisham (400 million), Stephen King (500 million) and other big names.

Reflection: What do these people have in common? Continuously produce high-quality content, establish a strong IP, and let works transcend books into the fields of film, television, games, and other multimedia areas. Publishing is just the starting point.