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Amy Schumer just landed a ~ $10 million book deal

Jethro NededogSep 23, 2015, 01:03 IST

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The year of Amy Schumer continues as news that the "Trainwreck" star has landed a seven-figure book deal is making the rounds.

EW reports that it has confirmed that the comedienne has just sold her book for an $8 to 10 million sum.

Her Emmy win for "Inside Amy Schumer" on Sunday didn't even factor into the sale. Bidding apparently ended on Friday.

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It took some confidence on Schumer's agent's part to get the deal done. He sent the proposal to every publishing house in Manhattan. Publishers couldn't even get a meeting with Schumer unless they made a bid on the book first.

With this big deal, Schumer joins the likes of other funny gals who've turned to writing books, including Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling, and .

Schumer's representatives didn't immediately respond to Business Insider's request for confirmation.

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