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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As a matter of fact, 34% of journalists now self-publish outside of traditional newsrooms, and 61% of those report earning income from doing so, per Muck Rack.
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Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
He’s also written and self-published a series of novels about a bumbling private detective named Frank Burly.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The Slammed series in order: Slammed (2012) Point of Retreat (2012)
This Girl (2013)
The Hopeless series
Like Slammed, Hoover’s Hopeless series — consisting of three novels and two novellas — was originally self-published.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 10 May 2025
The nominees for its book, broadcast media and journalism awards celebrate digital and traditional media — radio, television broadcasts, podcasts, documentaries, online sites, social media — covering food and beverage topics published or self-published in 2024.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
He’s also written and self-published a series of novels about a bumbling private detective named Frank Burly.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The Slammed series in order: Slammed (2012) Point of Retreat (2012)
This Girl (2013)
The Hopeless series
Like Slammed, Hoover’s Hopeless series — consisting of three novels and two novellas — was originally self-published.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 10 May 2025
The nominees for its book, broadcast media and journalism awards celebrate digital and traditional media — radio, television broadcasts, podcasts, documentaries, online sites, social media — covering food and beverage topics published or self-published in 2024.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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“Self-publish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-publish. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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