It is one of the most popular authors. Guillaume Musso publishes approximately One book per year. And each time, it’s a success. In 2021, he was even the most read author in France, With 1,278,000 pounds sold. But how much does he really earn? According to our colleagues from Capitalthe married author would touch about Between 15 and 18% on the large format sales of his books and 5% for pocket structures. Thus, he would have won no less 2.8 million euros in 2016 by counting only copyright. But it is not its only sources of income.
Guillaume Musso saw his works adapted to the cinema and on the small screen
Indeed, Guillaume Musso collaborated in the adaptation of his novels, in particular The girl and the nighta work translated into 36 languages and sold to 2 million copies. A mini-series, baptized The Reunionwas then broadcast in 2022 on France 2. In 2008, another of its novels is adapted this time on the big screen. Each time, the sale of the rights of the book would bring him between 50,000 and 100,000 euros, which he must share with his publishing house. The percentages negotiated by publishing houses and the authors can vary depending on the projects. Indeed, it is good to know that a writer affects approximately 10% of his copyright Depending on the book but also the copies sold.
Comfortable income for one of the most read authors in France
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