How Much Did The Author Of 50 Shades Of Grey Make? A Look At E.L. James’S Fortune

In August 2013, E.L. James topped the Forbes list of the highest-earning authors. She made $95 million due to her book sales, which included $5 million for the film rights to Fifty Shades of Grey.

This was a huge success for James, especially considering that she had only started writing Fifty Shades of Grey in 2009. The book was initially self-published as fan fiction based on the Twilight series, but it quickly gained popularity and was later picked up by a traditional publisher. The book became a global phenomenon, selling millions of copies and topping bestseller lists worldwide. The success of Fifty Shades of Grey led to the release of two sequels, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. These books also became instant bestsellers, further solidifying James’s place as a literary powerhouse.

The movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey was released in 2015 and was a box office success, earning over $570 million worldwide. James’s earnings from the film rights were significant, but they were only a small part of her overall income from the Fifty Shades franchise. Her success with the series demonstrates the power of self-publishing and the potential for fan fiction to become mainstream literature.