If you ask a successful novelist if writing pays off, they will say yes and point to people like J.K. Rowling who made $$95 million in 2017 from books alone, or James Patterson who checked in at $85 million. In fact, the top ten novelists a year ago, combined for over $300 million. Of course, becoming the next Rowling or Patterson is less likely than having a winning lottery ticket. And very often, non-fiction success is all about your star power (or platform) and whether or not you have a hot topic or a unique story to tell. The accomplishment … Continue reading…