Chief executive of 9,000-member UK group argues that while 'authors' earnings are going down generally, those of publishers are increasing. 

After figures released this week showed professional authors' median annual incomes have collapsed to to £11,000, The Society of Authors' chief executive has claimed that traditional publishers' terms "are no longer fair or sustainable".

Before you start reading Nick's post, please watch the video below which explains 'the halo effect' Nick refers to in the article, and shows how superficial features shape our opinions about people...

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