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5 Writers Who Made Millions From Self-Publishing: Here’s How They Did It
Self-publishing has changed the writing game forever. Gone are the days when writers had to rely on traditional publishers to get their stories out to the world. With platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), writers have found a new route to success—on their own terms. And not just success, but massive success. We’re talking about writers who have made millions by self-publishing.
The stories of these authors will not only inspire you but also give you actionable insights into how you can take control of your writing career and potentially turn it into a goldmine. Here are five self-published authors who’ve turned their writing passion into multi-million-dollar empires—and how they did it.
1. Amanda Hocking: The Million-Dollar Breakthrough
Amanda Hocking was working as a caregiver, writing books in her spare time, and submitting them to publishers—only to be rejected over and over. Instead of giving up, she took a chance on herself by self-publishing her young adult paranormal novels in 2010. Within months, Hocking’s “Trylle” trilogy and other works started flying off the digital shelves on Amazon.
