self-publish

verb

self-pub·​lish ˌself-ˈpə-blish How to pronounce self-publish (audio)
self-published; self-publishing; self-publishes

transitive verb

: to publish (a book) using the author's own resources

Examples of self-publish in a Sentence

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Originally self-published, Until the World Falls Down constellated enthusiasm on TikTok in the weeks following its publication, ultimately leading to a three-book deal with a publisher. Logan Karlie september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025 The next two days will be spent recording the audiobook of his autobiography, Recalibrate, which he recently self-published. David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025 One option, chosen by an ever-increasing number of writers, is to self-publish. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025 Sapin said he self-published through Amazon in July under the pen name Byron Courtney. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-publish

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-publish was in 1943

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“Self-publish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-publish. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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