High Earning Author Series

E. L. James and the Billionaire Backlash: How Fanfiction Outsold the System and Made Her Untouchable

She wasn’t polished. She wasn’t approved. She just made more money than everyone else.

Jun 10 •

Holly Smith-Williams

Veronica Roth and the Divergent Fallout: What Happens When Your Franchise Fails Before the Final Film

She got the dream deal at 21. A bestseller. A blockbuster. And then the system walked away.

Jun 3 •

Holly Smith-Williams

She Was Earning Millions Without a Publisher. So Why Did Colleen Hoover Sign the Deal?

Colleen Hoover didn’t need a gatekeeper. She already had the audience, the royalties, and the power. So why hand over control of her empire—and what…

May 27 •

Holly Smith-Williams

The High-Earning Author Series: What It Really Takes to Get Paid

If you're a writer, you've likely wondered how the top names make their money. Not just the big book deals—but the full picture. This series uncovers…

May 21 •

Holly Smith-Williams

How Stephen King Makes Millions from "Welcome to Derry" Without Writing a Word

A breakdown of King’s likely payday from HBO’s It prequel—and what it teaches us about creative control and long-game profits.

May 20 •

Holly Smith-Williams

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