HarperCollins’ social networking site Authonomy in beta

HarperCollins UK has released its new social networking site Authonomy in private beta. The book publisher first announced the initiative in October 2007, and the site was expected to launch in early 2008.

Authonomy aims to connect aspiring authors with “keen talent-spotting readers” by uploading a minimum of 10,000 words of their manuscript for the Authonomy community to discuss and feedback on. Users can leave comments on other member’s books, create a virtual bookshelf as well as upload their own manuscripts.

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