The Richest Authors in History, Ranked (No. 1 Is a Billionaire!) | Danielle Steel, EG, evergreen, Grant Cardone, J.K. Rowling, James Patterson, Jim Davis, John Grisham, Longform, Matt Groening, Net Worth, Nora Roberts, Paulo Coelho, Robin McGraw, Slideshow, Tony Robbins | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos

Getting published is an achievement in and of itself.

But for a few writers in the world, it can become a life-changing, multi-billion dollar revenue generating opportunity.

So many talented writers have created huge audiences and even bigger incomes with their imaginative fantasy tales, racy romance novels, self-help inspirational reads and nail-biting mystery franchises.

A few authors have elevated all the way to multi-millionaire and billionaire status over the years with their books, which have led to movie adaptations, merchandise, conventions – and even amusement park rides.

We’ve put together the richest authors of all time, and ranked them from lowest to highest net worth. And yes, there is a billionaire sitting at No. 1!

Click through to find out who are the wealthiest authors of all time, ranked…

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