How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by samclemens » Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 5:53 PM UTC

How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author
newyorker.com

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by irrational » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 5:58 AM UTC

I’ve never read any Patterson books. Anyone have a recommendation of a single one to read to get a feel for what makes him a best seller?

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by nrp » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 5:59 AM UTC

The article specifies “living author.” Agatha Christie and possibly others have him beat otherwise.

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by dybber » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 6:07 AM UTC

nrp wrote: post #3

The article specifies “living author.” Agatha Christie and possibly others have him beat otherwise.

HC Andersen

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by School-Cotton » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 6:08 AM UTC

nrp wrote: post #3

The article specifies “living author.” Agatha Christie and possibly others have him beat otherwise.

Moses (or whoever wrote the Pentateuch) probably has everyone beat.

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by bwb » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 6:15 AM UTC

irrational wrote: post #2

I’ve never read any Patterson books. Anyone have a recommendation of a single one to read to get a feel for what makes him a best seller?

I tried one last year, worst book i have read in 10 years. I have no idea why they are popular. They are all written by ghost writers i think.

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by aaronbrethorst » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 6:19 AM UTC

bwb wrote: post #6

irrational wrote: post #2

I’ve never read any Patterson books. Anyone have a recommendation of a single one to read to get a feel for what makes him a best seller?

I tried one last year, worst book i have read in 10 years. I have no idea why they are popular. They are all written by ghost writers i think.

FTA: "Patterson supplies detailed outlines for his books. His co-writers then flesh out these narrative skeletons into installments of popular series"

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 6:21 AM UTC

bwb wrote: post #6

irrational wrote: post #2

I’ve never read any Patterson books. Anyone have a recommendation of a single one to read to get a feel for what makes him a best seller?

I tried one last year, worst book i have read in 10 years. I have no idea why they are popular. They are all written by ghost writers i think.

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Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by ilrwbwrkhv » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 6:21 AM UTC

aaronbrethorst wrote: post #7

bwb wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I tried one last year, worst book i have read in 10 years. I have no idea why they are popular. They are all written by ghost writers i think.

FTA: "Patterson supplies detailed outlines for his books. His co-writers then flesh out these narrative skeletons into installments of popular series"

He has scaled up thrillers like a startup. Hence his personal wealth is crazy.

Re: How James Patterson became the world’s best-selling author

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Post by Fargoan » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 6:22 AM UTC

Literally don't even know who that is.