Which famous writers started out self-publishing?

by Jonathan Cole
5th May 2013

Hello,

Just as the title asks. I am curious about which now famous writers started out by self publishing their work. Off the top of my head I know of Matthew Reilly. Any others?

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Christopher Paolini, he's now sold more than 33 million copies of his books.

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