self-publish

verb

self-pub·​lish ˌself-ˈpə-blish 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Authors who are self-published or published by small, independent presses are less likely to have access to these deals. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

The recent Edison High School graduate self-published the historical fiction novel as part of the high school’s Center for International Business and Communication Studies program. — Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 1 July 2026

The series pickup caps a wild seven-year journey for Dungeon Crawler Carl, which originated in 2019 with vignettes Dinniman self-published on a digital platform as a hobby while not busy with his main job as a sketch artist at cat shows. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026

Octavia Spencer was cast as the new protagonist, a nurse and amateur sleuth who self-publishes her first novel. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-publish

• republish
• publish