self-publish
verb
self-pub·lish
ˌself-ˈpə-blish 
self-published; self-publishing; self-publishes
: to publish (a book) using the author's own resources
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My favorite section is our Black Independent Author Showcase, which features books from self-published and independently published Black authors through our consignment program.
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American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
In fact, the author self-published the book and its sequel, Point of Retreat.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 10 May 2025
After writing two books about Davis, B.D. went on to self-publish religious texts.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Briles, who’s written a whopping 48 books herself, typically promotes independent authors and educates them about industry representation, pitching to publishers and self-publishing options.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
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American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
In fact, the author self-published the book and its sequel, Point of Retreat.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 10 May 2025
After writing two books about Davis, B.D. went on to self-publish religious texts.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Briles, who’s written a whopping 48 books herself, typically promotes independent authors and educates them about industry representation, pitching to publishers and self-publishing options.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-publish
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“Self-publish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-publish. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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