self-published works
Author-released books
Self-published works are books, articles, or other writings released by the author without a traditional publisher.
The author handles production and distribution, often through print-on-demand services or digital platforms.
The term sometimes carries connotations of lower quality due to lack of editorial gatekeeping, though self-publishing has gained legitimacy as established authors bypass traditional channels: Her self-published memoir sold thousands of copies.
- ebooksElectronic reading material
- zinesAmateur self-published booklets
- creative controlAuthority over one's work
- editing softwareApplication for revising files
- cover designPublication's front visual
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