Clivilius is the largest self-published, single-author, interconnected fictional universe in existence—comprising over 5.6 million published words across a single, unified timeline.
This unprecedented achievement in independent literature is a living archive of psychological depth, philosophical inquiry, and layered storytelling—crafted entirely by one author, with every journal, novella, and encyclopaedia entry contributing to a singular, coherent world.
| Rank | Author | Universe Name | Status | Total Words | Books | Publishing | Sales | Clivilius Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Weber | Honor Harrington Space Opera | Alive | ~7.5 million* | 36+ | Traditional | Millions | - |
| 2 | → CLIVILIUS ← | Clivilius Universe Epic Speculative Fiction* | Active | 5.6 million | 100+ | SELF-PUBLISHED | Growing | 📍 CURRENT |
| 3 | Brandon Sanderson | Cosmere Epic Fantasy | Alive | 3-4 million | 60+ | Traditional | 30+ million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 4 | Terry Pratchett | Discworld Comic Fantasy | Deceased (2015) | ~3-4 million | 41 | Traditional | 100+ million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 5 | L.E. Modesitt Jr. | Recluce Fantasy | Alive | ~3 million | 22+ | Traditional | Millions | ✓ Surpassed |
| 6 | Raymond E. Feist | Riftwar Fantasy | Alive | ~2.5 million | 30+ | Traditional | 20+ million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 7 | Robin Hobb | Realm of the Elderlings Fantasy | Alive | ~2.5 million | 16 | Traditional | Millions | ✓ Surpassed |
| 8 | Anne McCaffrey | Pern Sci-Fi/Fantasy | Deceased (2011) | ~2 million | 24 | Traditional | 70+ million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 9 | Isaac Asimov | Foundation Universe Sci-Fi | Deceased (1992) | ~1.5 million | 18 | Traditional | 50+ million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 10 | J.R.R. Tolkien | Middle-earth Fantasy | Deceased (1973) | ~1 million | 5 core | Traditional | 600+ million | ✓ Surpassed |
* Speculative fiction explores hypothetical or imagined realities that differ from our known world—through science, technology, supernatural forces, alternate histories, or future societies.
Clivilius's current achievement of 5.6 million published words represents an extraordinary accomplishment, placing among the most prolific fictional authors in history. The 10-million-word goal would secure a position in the top 10 globally, joining the ranks of literary legends who have shaped world literature through their unprecedented productivity. Reaching such word counts requires not just talent, but sustained daily discipline matching the greatest literary workhorses of all time.
Top 10 Globally!
56% to goal
10M words
Including legends!
| Rank | Author | Status | Total Words | Books | Sales | Clivilius Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Cartland | Deceased (2000) | 20-25 million | 723 | 1 billion+ | - |
| 2 | Danielle Steel | Alive | 12-15 million | 190+ | 900 million | - |
| 3 | Enid Blyton | Deceased (1968) | 10-15 million | 762 | 600 million | - |
| 4 | Georges Simenon | Deceased (1989) | 10-12 million | 192 | 500 million | - |
| 5 | Target Position → | - | 10 million | - | - | 🎯 GOAL |
| 6 | Stephen King | Alive | 8-10 million | 265+ | 400 million | - |
| 7 | James Patterson | Alive | 6-8 million | 394+ | 425 million | - |
| 8 | R.L. Stine | Alive | 5.5-6 million | 350+ | 400 million | - |
| 9 | → CLIVILIUS ← | Active | 5.6 million | 100+ | - | 📍 CURRENT |
| 10 | L. Ron Hubbard | Deceased (1986) | 4-6 million | 235 | Unknown | ✓ Surpassed |
| 11 | Charles Dickens | Deceased (1870) | 4.6 million | 26 | Classic | ✓ Surpassed |
| 12 | Brandon Sanderson | Alive | 4-5 million | 71 | 30 million+ | ✓ Surpassed |
| 13 | Isaac Asimov | Deceased (1992) | 3-4 million | 423 (fiction) | 50 million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 14 | Agatha Christie | Deceased (1976) | 2.5-4 million | 80 | 2 billion | ✓ Surpassed |
| 15 | Alexandre Dumas | Deceased (1870) | 2.5-3 million | 40+ | Classic | ✓ Surpassed |
| 16 | Terry Pratchett | Deceased (2015) | 2-3 million | 70+ | 100 million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 17 | Anne Rice | Deceased (2021) | 2-2.5 million | 40+ | 150 million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 18 | John Grisham | Alive | 1.5-2 million | 49 | 400 million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 19 | J.K. Rowling | Alive | 1.1 million | 15 | 600 million | ✓ Surpassed |
| 20 | William Shakespeare | Deceased (1616) | 884,647 | 37 plays | Timeless | ✓ Surpassed |