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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Her first book of poems, Black Feeling, Black Talk, was self-published in 1968, when Giovanni was in her mid-20s.
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
In 1968, Giovanni self-published her debut poetry collection, Black Feeling Black Talk.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Swift self-published the book under Taylor Swift Publications.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Swift is self-publishing the 256-page book, giving her complete control over where it is distributed.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
In 1968, Giovanni self-published her debut poetry collection, Black Feeling Black Talk.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Swift self-published the book under Taylor Swift Publications.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Swift is self-publishing the 256-page book, giving her complete control over where it is distributed.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Self-publish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-publish. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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