December 20, 2023February 16, 2023 by Dean Talbot Online platforms have made it easier for authors of all backgrounds to publish their titles cross-format, with less dependence on traditional publishers. Despite this, the most recognized best-selling authors continue to dominate sales charts each year, predominantly through works within the Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi and Thriller genres.Best-selling fiction authors by estimated salesBy looking at demographics, American and British authors make up 70% of the best-selling fiction authors.William Shakespeare is listed as the best-selling fiction author of all time having sold between 2 – 4 billion copies.More impressive still, he did so whilst only releasing 42 different books.Of the best-selling fiction authors by estimated sales, 13.33% had released more than 500 publications.#AuthorNationalityNumber of booksEstimated sales1William ShakespeareBritish422 billion – 4 billion2Agatha ChristieBritish852 billion – 4 billion3Danielle SteelAmeric...
