What is the easiest genre to get published?

Romance

Does self publishing hurt your chances?

Self-publishing does not hurt your chances with a traditional publisher at all. The opposite is true, actually. Self-publishing a book and having success can make it more likely you’ll publish with a traditional publishing house. Major publishers like their authors to have an edge.

Who is the highest paid writer?

The two continuously trade places on “highest-paid authors” lists, with Rowling taking top honors one year and Patterson the next. Still, in 2020, there is one clear winner, and that is J.K. Rowling, with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, per Celebrity Net Worth.

How long does it take to write a 300 page book?

How long does it take to write a 300 page book? A 300 page book can take 4 – 9 months to write at an average of about 80,000 words, writing 1500 or more per week.

How much does JK Rowling make per book?

J.K. Rowling’s pay for each Harry Potter book sold is not a matter of public record. However, if she receives the industry standard 15% per book, she might have made approximately $1.15 billion, based on the series total revenue of about $7.7 billion. Each new paperback sold at $7 would be mean about $1 for Rowling.