A serious episode on a weighty issue: Are authors paid enough? Should royalty rates be changed? Also: a discussion on the usefulness of social media, even if/though it doesn’t lead to (meaningful) book sales. And last but not least, we talk about Morgan’s query letter.) Links: * Publishers Weekly: "New Guild Survey Reveals Majority of Authors Earn Below Poverty Line" * Authors Guild: Legal Services * barrylyga.com: Writing Advice #29: Money * Ani DiFranco self-produces her albums * Chuck Wendig's blog: "Social Media for Writers is a Misunderstood Opportunity" * Morgan’s Recommended Reading: A Window Opens by Elisabeth Egan | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound * Pocket app * Barry’s Recommended Reading: “The Case for Reparations” by Ta-Neisi Coates in The Atlantic * Rate us on iTunes