Do you have a story to tell or some wisdom to impart? Ever dream of writing the "great American novel?" These days, unless you're a celebrity, happen to know the right people or somehow get discovered, getting a book published is daunting. Each year, I'm sure thousands of worthy works of fiction and non-fiction go unpublished because the odds seemed insurmountable or because publishers simply did not have the resources to take a risk on an unknown quantity.

To even the odds, more and more writers are taking a cue from the music industry where bands are controlling their own destinies and being discovered on the web. These aspiring authors are either going it alone or using the services of self-publishing partners. Now we're making it even easier by not only linking you with these publishers but also offering you the chance to distribute your opus on the eBook store from Sony!

It's a simple process. Just visit the Publisher Portal on the eBook Store and choose a publisher, either Author Solutions or Smashwords, and upload your title. Each offers different services. You choose the one that works for you and you could have your book for sale on Sony's eBook Store in as little as 10 days. I have to tell you, in speaking with the folks at both companies; I've been so inspired by their stories of books and authors that have found eager audiences. I may even try my own hand. How about you?

Valerie Motis

Sony Reader Team