Usage Note
Selbstverlag describes the practice of an author publishing their own work without a commercial publisher. Im Selbstverlag erscheinen (to appear in self-publishing) is the standard phrase; it is neutral in tone and encompasses both print-on-demand and digital formats.
Examples
"Sie veröffentlichte ihren Debütroman im Selbstverlag und verkaufte ihn über das Internet."
Natural Translation
She published her debut novel through self-publishing and sold it via the internet.
Literal Translation
She published her debut-novel in-the self-publishing and sold it over the internet.
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