self-published
Americanadjective
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published independently by the author.
self-published books.
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having published one's own work independently.
a self-published author.
Etymology
Origin of self-published
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The self-published Singular Revelations sold enough copies for a second printing and was later expanded into a book reviewed in Greeley’s New-York Tribune.
From Literature
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The philosophy outlined in the self-published 2017 title, “The 5 Second Rule,” the first of her three bestselling books, holds that when faced with an unpleasant task, such as getting out of bed, one must count down from five and then just do it.
In his self-published management book, “Pleased But Not Satisfied,” Sokol wrote of the importance of integrity—and the need to put pressure on employees.
The author snapped up the dwelling four years after debuting the first of her wildly successful books, which she initially self-published, before the series became a global phenomenon, prompting James to sell the rights to Vintage Books.
From MarketWatch
In addition, “Mattel’s self-published gaming business remains relatively small,” he wrote.
From Barron's
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