Welcome to Marissa Bañez's WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING tour of Hope and Fortune, a modern day fairytale. Marissa has also honored us with a guest post  about whether self-publishing is worth it. Here's Marissa: first her colorful and playful book cover and her guest post. Is Self-Publishing Worth It?             For some, getting their story in a published book form is a cathartic exercise.  Self-publishing is worth it for them as a matter of self-fulfillment.  For others, they just want to be able to say to family and friends that they’ve published a book. The return on their investment of time, energy and resources in self-publishing is irrelevant because their purpose is not to sell the book but rather to simply give it as a gift or to leave a family legacy of sorts. For still others, they have a compelling need to spread their ideas to a broader audience.  Because they can’t find anyone to publish their work, they must consider self-publishing. Self-publishing is not free or … [Read more...]