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.
Traditionally Self-Published with Mica Merrill Rice
TRAILER: Welcome to Traditionally Self-Published
Let's Be Bold. Write Smart. And Keep Readers Turing The Pages.
Traditionally Self-Published is the podcast for authors who want to learn how to self-publish with the polish of traditional publishing but without giving up their creative freedom.
Whether you are just starting your very first book or you are ready to hit publish on your tenth, this show gives you the all-access backstage pass to the strategies, tools, and plenty of inspiration to help you publish like the pros.
Join host Mica Merrill Rice--author, indie publishing advocate, self-proclaimed "Plot Twister," and lifelong learner--as she talks with industry editors, coaches, marketers and authors...both indie and traditional. You will leave each episode with actionable advice, professional insights, and real stories from writers who are building thriving careers or just releasing their first pages.
So join her and write bold, publish smart, and keep those readers turning the pages.
The first season kicks off on September 7th, 2025.
Have a publishing question? Email me at mica@micamerrillrice.com
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Welcome, all you plot twisters and page turners, to Traditionally Self-Published, where we open up the pages to becoming a self-published author the right way. I'm your host, Mika Merrill-Rice, thriller author and passionate learner, and I'm here to help you demystify and understand the process behind the self-publishing business. In this bi-weekly podcast, we'll uncover the world of self-publishing and help you do it more like a traditionally published author would by meeting with industry professionals and having engaging conversations with authors to tackle things like crafting the perfect story, the importance of editing, ways to stand out with your cover art, and much, much more. If you've ever wondered what it takes to self-publish like a professional, then Traditionally Self-Published is the show for you. You can expect to come away from each episode with actionable tips and tricks to help you get your manuscript from concept to published but on your own terms. So join me and let's be bold, write smart, and keep those readers turning the pages. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcast fix.