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home published
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "home published" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used to describe something that is published from one's home, but it is more common to use "self-published" in this context. Example: "After years of writing, she finally decided to go the route of home published and printed her own book."
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Alternative expressions(5)
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14 human-written examples
Gretchen Rubin is the author of seven books, including the best sellers "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," published last month.
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Perhaps the most famous piece in this lineage is Joseph Mitchell's Profile of McSorley's Old Ale House, "The Old House at Home," published in 1940.
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The cameo appearance of the rattlesnake suggests much about this new novel by Mr. Gay, whose book "The Long Home," published in 1999, was heralded as a shot in the arm for the Southern novel.
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Under her married name, Emily Post, she wrote "Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home," published in 1922, and it became the last word in manners.
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In "American Woman's Home", published in 1869, the Beecher sisters recommended a scientific approach to household management, designed with puritanical zeal to enhance the efficiency of a woman's work, and promote order.A full supply of all conveniences in the kitchen and cellar, and a place appointed for each article, very much facilitate domestic labour.
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While that will cover the cost of booking rentals, screening renters, advertising and perhaps cleaning, owners also need to ask about extra fees, said Marie Ferguson, an owner of a vacation home in West Palm Beach and the author of "Breaking all the Rules: How to Rent Your Vacation Home," published this year by BookSurge.
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45 human-written examples
Both groups invited similarly minded individuals to target the family's Saltdean home, publishing the "addresses of the mosque [that the family attended] and homes on rightwing websites with a call for action", according to a police intelligence assessment.
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Homes published a memoir in 2007, The Mistresses Daughter, and she is candid in the session about the childhood knowledge of her adoption, and then eventually meeting with her biological mother.
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The need to get patients involved was made startlingly clear last month when the American Academy of Family Physicians, a national medical society devoted to primary care, and TransforMED, a nonprofit consulting firm created by the society to help physicians turn their practices into medical homes, published the first report on their national demonstration project.
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We searched PubMed for studies of relationship-oriented management in nursing homes, published in English between 2000 and 2010.
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Southall - a Home From Home is published by Olympus Cameras, price £14.99.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to works published independently, prefer the terms "self-published" or "independently published" for clarity and professionalism.
Common error
Avoid using "home published" in formal writing or when discussing publishing practices. It can be unclear. Instead, use more precise terms like "self-published" or "independently published" to accurately describe the publishing method.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "home published" functions primarily as a descriptive term, often intended to specify that a work was published independently and potentially from a home setting. However, it's less common than other alternatives. Ludwig points out it is better to use the phrase self-published, which is the most suitable.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Science
25%
Wiki
8%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
8%
Formal & Business
0%
Academia
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "home published" is used to describe works published independently, potentially from a home setting. However, as Ludwig AI indicates, it's less common and less precise than alternatives like "self-published" or "independently published". While grammatically acceptable, its usage is generally informal, and clearer, more established terms are preferred in professional contexts. The semantic alternatives provide more precise and widely recognized ways to convey the intended meaning.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
self-published
Focuses on the act of publishing independently by the author.
independently published
Highlights the independent nature of the publishing process.
published from home
Directly states that the publishing activity originated from a residential location.
privately published
Emphasizes that the work was published for a limited audience or personal reasons.
published by the author
Highlights the author's direct involvement and control over the publishing process.
published at home
Focuses on the location (home) as the place of publishing.
domestically published
Indicates the publication occurred within the home country, not necessarily from home.
published locally
Highlights the regional or local aspect of the publication.
personal publishing
Describes the act of publishing as a personal endeavor.
published in-house
Implies the publication was done within an organization or company but can also refer to home businesses.
FAQs
What is a more common alternative to "home published"?
More common and clearer alternatives to "home published" include "self-published" and "independently published", which clearly indicate that the author or creator was responsible for publishing the work without a traditional publisher.
How does "self-published" differ from "home published"?
"Self-published" is a widely recognized term for works published directly by the author. "Home published" is less common and may imply the publishing was done from a home setting, but it is not a standard industry term like "self-published".
When is it appropriate to use "home published"?
While not generally recommended, "home published" might be used informally to emphasize that a work was published without professional assistance and from a personal residence. However, "self-published" is almost always a better choice.
Is "home published" grammatically incorrect?
While not strictly grammatically incorrect, "home published" is not a standard or widely accepted term in the publishing industry. Using "self-published" or "independently published" ensures clearer communication.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
3.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested