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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Levi self-published his inspirational tale about a mysterious man who creates a ripple effect of kindness and generosity in small-town Georgia in October 2023.
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Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Kouri Richins, who self-published a children's book on grief following her husband's death, was arrested in May 2023 following a lengthy investigation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Joiner helped Asberry and more than 30 other children self-publish an anthology using Joiner's book-writing software, Blooksy.
—Monique John, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Since self-publishing her first book in 2012, Hoover has become a titan in the industry.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
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Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Kouri Richins, who self-published a children's book on grief following her husband's death, was arrested in May 2023 following a lengthy investigation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Joiner helped Asberry and more than 30 other children self-publish an anthology using Joiner's book-writing software, Blooksy.
—Monique John, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Since self-publishing her first book in 2012, Hoover has become a titan in the industry.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Self-publish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-publish. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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