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. 

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Episode Transcript

SPEAKER_00 (00:00):
Welcome, all you plot twisters and page turners,
to Traditionally Self-Published,where we open up the pages to
becoming a self-published authorthe right way.
I'm your host, MikaMerrill-Rice, thriller author
and passionate learner, and I'mhere to help you demystify and

(00:23):
understand the process behindthe self-publishing business.
In this bi-weekly podcast, we'lluncover the world of
self-publishing and help you doit more like a traditionally
published author would bymeeting with industry
professionals and havingengaging conversations with
authors to tackle things likecrafting the perfect story, the
importance of editing, ways tostand out with your cover art,

(00:45):
and much, much more.
If you've ever wondered what ittakes to self-publish like a
professional, then TraditionallySelf-Published is the show for
you.
You can expect to come away fromeach episode with actionable
tips and tricks to help you getyour manuscript from concept to
published but on your own terms.
So join me and let's be bold,write smart, and keep those

(01:09):
readers turning the pages.
You can listen to the podcast onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, or
wherever else you get yourpodcast fix.