Is Publishing a Book on Your Own Worth It

[ceciliamoore]

I'm curious about how effective self book publishing really is for first-time authors. Does handling the entire process independently provide more creative control, or does it create more challenges than benefits? For those who have tried it, which aspects—editing, formatting, marketing, or distribution were the most difficult to manage alone? I'd love to hear honest experiences and advice from authors about whether self book publishing is a practical and successful option today.