Wired Editor in Chief and Author of The Long Tail, Chris Anderson has a new start-up called BookTour. It’s a 2.0-enabled site designed to connect authors, readers, and publishing industry types. The hype copy reads,“In just a few minutes any author can create a page showcasing their biography, books, and upcoming engagements. Listing new events is as easy as answering a few questions. Publishers, booksellers, and events managers can upload tour dates en masse using a simple Excel spreadsheet.” Adding, “For authors, BookTour.com serves as a one-stop tool for book promotion, allowing authors at all levels of their careers to locate receptive live audiences.” Check it out.

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