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Y Combinator Self-Publishing Startup Hyperink Launches

Hyperink, a platform that allows anyone to author a book, albeit with help, has officially opened its doors. Hyperink  pairs the wannabe published author with a professional journalist who generates the content and co-authors the book. If you’d much rather write your own book, Hyperink provides content guidance, editing, et al, including marketing help.

Hyperink has raised $1.2 million from Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Lerer Ventures, Launch Capital, Cyriac Roeding, and Jack Abraham, among others.

 

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