The Scotsman has compiled a list of people who've earnt the most money this year and not surprisingly J.K.Rowling has topped the list with her 2004's earnings coming to £28million.
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It is not too much of a shock to find that the author JK Rowling is at the top of the pile with earnings of £28 million.
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We have also included key public servants - a senior police officer, a firefighter and a headteacher - among sports stars, artists and captains of industry.
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However, research by The Scotsman has narrowed this figure down to about £330 million - and her earnings this year to £28 million. This came from the paperback release of book five, royalties for the previous books and the first three films (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, released this year, has made more than £60 million) and merchandising.
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The fifth book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, broke records with its first print run of 6.8 million copies and a second print run of 1.7 million copies, an unprecedented figure. The sixth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is due for release next year.
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The author, who is married to Dr Neil Murray, is fiercely protective of the privacy of herself and her family.
Rowling is noted for her charity work and is a regular at charity balls, where she is happy to pay out thousands to good causes by making purchases in auctions.
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Karen Mountney, head of Edinburgh’s International Children’s Book Festival, said: "Her impact on the world of children’s books and literature has been fantastic. She has turned so many children on to reading and that can only be a good thing. She is a well-respected author and she is able to use that influence in other projects that she is involved with."
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Mugglenet.
J.K.Rowling earns £28million in 2004 
ANd I agree about what the lady said about JK being a positive incluence. Good on her!
