Authonomy
Ok. This is one of those things that I hope is true. I mean it almost looks too good to be true. I’ve written, and I know writers, and well, this is a fantastic development that could streamline the process of publishing and open the door for many, many aspiring authors.
If it is, and it looks like the real deal, then we’re starting to see the direct impact of the eBook Revolution on how the traditional publishing industry does business. And kudos to HarperCollins for showing the initiative.
It’s called Authonomy. Visit the site here. Read the break down on how it works here.
The long and short of it is writers are encouraged to use the Authonomy site to network and show off their manuscripts online. These manuscripts are then evaluated by peers and recommendations are made based on the reader reaction and popularity of titles. Then once a month the top books are sent to the Harper Collins Editor’s Desk where they’ll be considered for publication.
This is a fantastic development and perfect timing. HarperCollins has to realize that with the onset of the eBook Revolution, and the relative ease of releasing an eBook under their imprint, that they’ll be able to publish a much larger stable of authors and genres. Fantastic!
Writers and publishers. Check it out! This is incredible, yah?
