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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Silver initially self-published the enemies-to-lovers romance, set on a ranch in the fictional town of Ruby Creek.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
In 2018, Nazir appears to have self-published this book of inspirational poems, much-feted on Amazon.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The 35-year-old mother of three, who self-published a children's book on grieving following her husband's death in 2022, was found guilty on all counts in March following a weekslong trial.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026
The genre is getting more diverse, with more attention on indie and self-published authors.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 7 May 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
In 2018, Nazir appears to have self-published this book of inspirational poems, much-feted on Amazon.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The 35-year-old mother of three, who self-published a children's book on grieving following her husband's death in 2022, was found guilty on all counts in March following a weekslong trial.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026
The genre is getting more diverse, with more attention on indie and self-published authors.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 7 May 2026
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 23 May. 2026.
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