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

Recent Examples on the Web Hoover self-published the book in 2018, before it was acquired by Grand Central Publishing in 2021. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2024 For many who have heard of the new book, for which the idea was conceived, executed and self-published within a year, the answer is yes. Alana Wise, NPR, 7 June 2024 The zine — that unruly riff on the glossy magazine, often handmade and always self-published — has long been associated with revolution. Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 5 June 2024 Books Adobe has teamed up with self-publishing service Blurb to bring you powerful yet easy book design and printing. PCMAG, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-publish 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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