Definition of "self-publishing" [self-publishing]

• The publishing of books and other media by the authors or creators of those works, rather than by established, third-party publishers. (noun)

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• "As almost an afterthought, they came up with the idea of self-publishing a short book Evan had written as part of his application for the dog."
• "Let me again say: I have no objections to self-publishing at all."
• "But seriously I wonder why anybody has the idea that "self-publishing" is a useful way to spend their time."