OFF THE PRESS is my real-time story of building a publishing company from the ground up. It’s an honest look at what it takes to make art, sell it, and everything in between… It’s a lot.
Off the Press
Claim This Podcastby Mel Torrefranca
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OFF THE PRESS is my real-time story of building a publishing company from the ground up. It’s an honest look at what it takes to make art, sell it, and everything in between… It’s a lot.
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Publishing Since
1/3/2026
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June 14, 2026
The biggest mistake I’ve made as an author
<p>I'm back with a big revelation.</p><p>Use code MELTORREFRANCA10 to get 10% off your QWERKYWRITER<br><a href="http://qwerkywriter.com">qwerkywriter.com</a> (not an affiliate link)</p><p>Get a free book through my private newsletter<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=freebie">lostislandpress.com</a></p><p>Official podcast page<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/podcast?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast_page">lostislandpress.com/podcast</a></p><p>Buy a book to support the show<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/category/books?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast_support">lostislandpress.com/category/books</a></p><p>Thank you to Bookvault, our founding sponsor of OFF THE PRESS. Use code BVISLAND to get 3 free title setups: <a href="https://bookvault.app/">bookvault.app</a></p><p>My website and socials<br><a href="https://meltorrefranca.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=author_website">meltorrefranca.com</a></p><p>Plot a novel with me<br><a href="https://lostislandink.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=plotting_course">lostislandink.com<br></a><br>Tools I use<br><a href="https://meltorrefranca.com/tech?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=author_website">meltorrefranca.com/tech</a></p><p>Show notes may contain affiliate links</p>
May 3, 2026
The last piece of writing advice you’ll ever need
<p>I spent too much time learning and not enough time doing.</p><p>Get a free book through my private newsletter<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=freebie">lostislandpress.com</a></p><p>Official podcast page<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/podcast?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast_page">lostislandpress.com/podcast</a></p><p>Buy a book to support the show<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/category/books?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast_support">lostislandpress.com/category/books</a></p><p>Thank you to Bookvault, our founding sponsor of OFF THE PRESS. Use code BVISLAND to get 3 free title setups: <a href="https://bookvault.app/">bookvault.app</a></p><p>My website and socials<br><a href="https://meltorrefranca.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=author_website">meltorrefranca.com</a></p><p>Plot a novel with me<br><a href="https://lostislandink.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=plotting_course">lostislandink.com<br></a><br>Tools I use<br><a href="https://meltorrefranca.com/tech?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=author_website">meltorrefranca.com/tech</a></p><p>Show notes may contain affiliate links</p>
April 26, 2026
Should teen writers self-publish?
<p>Today’s guest is Fiona Holland, winner of the 2025 Lost Island Writing Contest, who landed a two-book deal with her upcoming YA dystopian novel, Below.</p><p>Watch Fiona's publication video: <a href="https://youtu.be/Qa_hWJf5B88">https://youtu.be/Qa_hWJf5B88</a></p><p>Get a free book through my private newsletter<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=freebie">lostislandpress.com</a></p><p>Official podcast page<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/podcast?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast_page">lostislandpress.com/podcast</a></p><p>Buy a book to support the show<br><a href="https://lostislandpress.com/category/books?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast_support">lostislandpress.com/category/books</a></p><p>Thank you to Bookvault, our founding sponsor of OFF THE PRESS. Use code BVISLAND to get 3 free title setups: <a href="https://bookvault.app/">bookvault.app</a></p><p>My website and socials<br><a href="https://meltorrefranca.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=author_website">meltorrefranca.com</a></p><p>Plot a novel with me<br><a href="https://lostislandink.com/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=plotting_course">lostislandink.com<br></a><br>Tools I use<br><a href="https://meltorrefranca.com/tech?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=author_website">meltorrefranca.com/tech</a></p><p>Show notes may contain affiliate links</p>
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