self-published

[self-puhb-lisht]

adjective

1. published independently by the author.

   self-published books.

2. having published one's own work independently.

   a self-published author.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-published¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“Hawk,” a book-length poem set in a century in the future, was self-published by Ayers in 1957 and linked the freedom of flight with the possibility of space travel.

From Los Angeles Times

On social media, through podcasts and self-published memoirs, on subreddits and Facebook groups, they lay out their thought processes, which may be prickly and uncomfortable for a non-narcissist to take in.

From Slate

Although, Ramsey does have her own book: a self-published, 224-page informational guide, titled “What You Should Know About Sharks.”

From Salon

But Sophie took the plunge and self-published A Glasgow Kiss online, with no expectations of what would happen next.

From BBC

Passionate about amplifying marginalized voices through various media, Quinae recently self-published a poetry book, “Welcome to my Naeborhood,” exploring themes of identity, resilience and transformation.

From Los Angeles Times