R. L.Stine is a famous American author, screenwriter, and producer. Stine has come into the limelight for writing popular children’s and young adults’ books, with themes like Fear Street and Goosebumps series.
Stine has written over 330 books under his name, making him one of the most successful and highest-earning authors in years. Over the years, the talented writer has sold over 400 million copies of books, explaining how he has managed to accumulate his wealth. So how much wealth has Stine amounted to?
R. L.Stine’s Net Worth and Earnings
Stine has been one of the, most successful and highest-earning writers in America, for years. The skilled writer has accumulated a net worth of $200 million, thanks to his writing skills.
Stine was recognized for his writing contributions in writing children’s and young adults’ books, but with time, he has written other categories. Stine has written over 330 books under his name, selling over 400 million copies all over the world.
Stine’s Goosebumps books have been adapted into a horror anthology TV series as well as films. Goosebumps 2015 and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween grossed $158 million and $93 million respectively.
Early Life
Stine was born on October 8, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio. He is the son of Lewis Stine a shipping clerk and Anne Feinstein. Stine grew up in the Bexley, Ohio region, and he began writing at the age of nine.
Stine found a typewriter in his home and he began typing stories and joke books. The Novelist read Tales from the Crept when he was young, and he credits the comic book as his early inspiration.
Stine graduated from the Ohio State University in 1965 with a major in English. While he was studying at the university, he was the editor of the magazine The Sundial. He relocated to New York City, where he began pursuing his career.
Career Success
Stine is recognized for writing numerous humor books for children, where he used the name Jovial Bob Stine. He also created the magazine Bananas which was written for teenagers and published between 1975 to 1984.
In 1986, Stine wrote his first horror novel, Blind Date. He followed with many other novels including The Babysitter, Hit and Run, The Beach House, and The Girlfriend. In 1989, the novelist launched Fear Street books and later the Goosebumps series.
Awards and Recognitions
Stine is a famous personality who has received awards and recognitions from big institutors. Forbes named him one of the best-paid entertainers from 1996 to 1997. He was placed number 36th with an income of $41 million in a year.
As of 2008, Stine’s books had sold over 400 million copies worldwide, making it to the bestseller lists. In the 1990s, Stine was named America’s best-selling author in three years. The novelist has received numerous awards, and his latest include an Inkpot Award in 2017.
Personal Life
Stine is a proud father and husband. He married Jane Wald on June 22, 1969. In 1983 the duo formed Parachute Press. The only child Matthew was born on June 7, 1980.
