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
Part Two: How to Make Your Author Website Work for You: Blogs, Press Kits & Reader Discovery
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You have your author website, but how can you make it work harder?
Last episode, I talked with Elina Haverinen about why writers need websites. In this episode, I’m taking it a step further and focus on what you can actually do with your website once it’s built. Your website can be more than just a landing page; it can also support your writing career, help readers discover your work, and create opportunities behind the scenes.
In this episode, I cover three practical ways to elevate your website without overcomplicating it:
- how blogging can improve discoverability through SEO
- why every author should have a simple press kit
- how to design your site with your reader’s journey in mind
I also share a few of my favorite technical tips for authors—from optimizing SEO descriptions to using alt text and linking strategies—to help your site work for you long-term.
These small practical steps can help make your website stand out and get discovered over time.
Websites Referenced in this Episode:
- Reedsy: How to Build a Rocking Author Media Kit: a 7-Step Template
- Kindleprenuer: How to Write a Book Press Release (the Right Way)
- Mica Merrill Rice’s Media Page: https://www.micamerrillrice.com/media
Have a publishing question? Email me at mica@micamerrillrice.com
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