How much can you earn from writing a book? The wealth of the 10 richest authors in the world is revealed.

Do you think writers are all typing away苦哈哈 in cafes? Wrong. According to Celebrity Net Worth data, the wealth of the world's top writers can outshine that of most CEOs.

First place without a doubt: J.K. Rowling, with a fortune of $1 billion. That's right, the mother of “Harry Potter.” This series has sold over 600 million copies, translated into 84 languages, and the movies + games have been global bestsellers—she is the first author in history to surpass $1 billion.

Other two in the top three: James Patterson $800 million (over 140 novels, 425 million copies sold), cartoonist Jim Davis also $800 million (Garfield has been running for 46 years, continuously making money).

Interestingly: In the tier of those worth 6 million dollars, there are both romance novel queen Danielle Steel (with over 180 works) and entrepreneur and business author Grant Cardone.

John Graham ranks 10th: $4 million. But don’t underestimate him—his annual royalties and advances alone earn $50-80 million. A series of works titled “Court Horror” has been adapted into a blockbuster.

Conclusion: Those who can write stories are indeed better at “writing money” than most people.