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This is a list of best-selling fiction authors to date, in any language. While finding precise sales numbers for any given author is nearly impossible, the list is based on approximate numbers provided or repeated by reliable sources. "Best selling" refers to the estimated number of copies sold of all fiction books written or co-written by an ...
Jimmy Carter has another big milestone to celebrate on his 100th birthday — his ranking as the most successful author out of any former president.. The 39th president — who turned 100 on ...
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Bestsellers are usually separated into fiction and non-fiction categories. Different list compilers have created a number of other subcategories. The New York Times was reported to have started its "Children's Books" section in 2001 just to move the Harry Potter books out of the No. 1, 2, and 3 positions on their fiction chart, which the then three-book series had monopolized for over a year.
Worldcons are generally held in August or early September, and are held in a different city around the world each year. [7] [8] During the 78 nomination years, 169 authors have had works nominated and 54 have won (including co-authors, ties, and Retro-Hugos).
Many on the Forbes World’s Billionaires List made their billions in finance or tech. And, while many notable exceptions exist, these industries typically require advanced degrees to rise in.
Often those authors who are wealthy and successful will produce extremely popular genre fiction. Examples include authors like James Patterson, who was the highest paid author in 2010, making 70 million dollars, topping both other novelists and authors of non-fiction. [18]
The title page of Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's debut novel published in 1811.. A debut novel is the first novel a novelist publishes. Debut novels are often the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the publishing industry, and thus the success or failure of a debut novel can affect the ability of the author to publish in the future. [1]