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Off the Press

Off the Press

Written by: 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.© Lost Island Press LLC Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • I started a publishing company with no clue what I was doing

    I started a publishing company with no clue what I was doing
    Jan 10 2026

    When I was seventeen, I started a publishing company with hardly any experience. This episode covers why I did it, and some early lessons I learned.

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    17 mins
  • Why I’m starting a podcast in 2026

    Why I’m starting a podcast in 2026
    Jan 3 2026

    Turns out, my YouTube videos with less than 1K views sold more books than my videos with 1M+ views. Here's what I'm doing next.

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    lostislandpress.com/category/books

    Thank you to Bookvault, our founding sponsor of OFF THE PRESS. Use code BVISLAND to get 3 free title setups: bookvault.app

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    meltorrefranca.com

    Plot a novel with me
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    13 mins
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