Traditionally Self-Published with Mica Merrill Rice
Traditionally Self-Published is the podcast tailored for indie authors who want to learn how to self-publish using the strategies, tips, and tricks like traditionally published authors. Hosted by author Mica Merrill Rice, each episode features real talk with industry professionals (editors, cover artists, narrators, etc.) and actual indie authors who are flipping the script and publishing on their own terms. Whether you are plotting your first or publishing your fifth, here you will learn how to write smart, publish like a pro, and keep your readers turning those pages.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Traditionally Self-Published with Mica Merrill Rice
Latest Episodes
Blurring the Lines: Crafting Truth Through Fiction
“Every single word has to earn its place.” - Jayne MarshallIn this episode, literary fiction author and developmental editor Jayne Marshall joins me again to talk about crafting literary fiction and how to blend fact with fiction in an e...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:49
Cover Stories: How to Make Your Book Stand Out with Miblart
"Do your research." - Artem SahaidakIn this episode, we sit down with marketing lead Artem Sahaidak at Miblart/Get Covers to talk about all things cover art and what to look for when you’re ready to get one.We discussed: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:51
From Killer Plots to Killer Marketing with Saleema Ishq
“Treat marketing like storytelling instead of advertising…” - Saleema IshqIn this episode, thriller author and TikTok book marketing influencer Saleema Ishq joins me to talk about the craft of writing page-turning stories and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:07
From Blank Page to Breakthroughs: Lessons from a Writing Coach
“As long as we are making progress everyday toward that goal, we will get through the imposter syndrome…” - Edy HackettIn this episode, I sit down with Edy Hackett, an author and seasoned writing coach, to talk about what it r...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:57
Breaking Free: How One Writer Built Her Publishing Path with Maria Glymph
“When the characters take over, let ‘em.” - Maria GlymphIn this episode, we sit down with author and indie press owner, Maria Glymph, to talk about her newest release Biography of Deception, her self-publishing journey, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:49