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Who is the Most Prolific Author of All Time?

  • schlesadv
  • Dec 28, 2025
  • 1 min read

By number of books published

Corín Tellado (Spain) is widely regarded as the most prolific author by sheer output:

  • 4,000+ books (primarily romance novels)

  • Active from the 1940s to the 1990s

  • Recognized by Guinness World Records

  • Estimated 400+ million copies sold


By total word count

L. Ron Hubbard holds the record for the most words published:

  • 1,084 titles

  • Estimated over 230 million words

  • Wrote across fiction, nonfiction, and religious texts

  • Also recognized by Guinness World Records


Other notable prolific authors

  • Ryoki Inoue (Brazil): 1,100+ books (often under pseudonyms)

  • Barbara Cartland: ~700 romance novels

  • Isaac Asimov: 500+ books across science, fiction, and nonfiction


Bottom line

  • Most books: Corín Tellado

  • Most words: L. Ron Hubbard


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