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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What I learned from my 7th published book

What I learned from my 7th published book Mel Torrefranca

873 views - 4 days ago

Writing the book is the easy part

Writing the book is the easy part Mel Torrefranca

2.1K views - 1 week ago

Why don't you love your art enough to share it?

Why don't you love your art enough to share it? Mel Torrefranca

1.3K views - 2 weeks ago

I signed 2 new authors. Here's our plan for 2026.

I signed 2 new authors. Here's our plan for 2026. Mel Torrefranca

2.7K views - 3 weeks ago

Writers who hate marketing need to hear this

Writers who hate marketing need to hear this Mel Torrefranca

1.5K views - 1 month ago

I think I accidentally wrote a psychological thriller

I think I accidentally wrote a psychological thriller Mel Torrefranca

744 views - 1 month ago

Plot your book. It’ll save you months.

Plot your book. It’ll save you months. Mel Torrefranca

2.5K views - 1 month ago

The problem with calling books "clean"

The problem with calling books "clean" Mel Torrefranca

1.6K views - 1 month ago

Stop writing likable characters

Stop writing likable characters Mel Torrefranca

1K views - 1 month ago

These authors are making $6,119/month

These authors are making $6,119/month Mel Torrefranca

1.9K views - 1 month ago

Why most manuscripts get rejected

Why most manuscripts get rejected Mel Torrefranca

3.5K views - 1 month ago

How the Hero’s Journey works

How the Hero’s Journey works Mel Torrefranca

1.1K views - 1 month ago

Writing a book description that sells

Writing a book description that sells Mel Torrefranca

838 views - 1 month ago

Modern book publishing is broken

Modern book publishing is broken Mel Torrefranca

5.1K views - 1 month ago

I started a publishing company with no clue what I was doing

I started a publishing company with no clue what I was doing Mel Torrefranca

1.8K views - 3 months ago

Why I’m starting a podcast in 2026

Why I’m starting a podcast in 2026 Mel Torrefranca

2.2K views - 3 months ago

I’ve recruited 500+ beta readers. Here’s how to find yours.

I’ve recruited 500+ beta readers. Here’s how to find yours. Mel Torrefranca

1.3K views - 4 months ago

I plotted my novel in one day (steal this method!)

I plotted my novel in one day (steal this method!) Mel Torrefranca

10.9K views - 5 months ago

I paid artists to draw our book characters (10 illustrations)

I paid artists to draw our book characters (10 illustrations) Mel Torrefranca

2.3K views - 5 months ago

You’re not lazy. You just don’t know how to relax.

You’re not lazy. You just don’t know how to relax. Mel Torrefranca

2.3K views - 6 months ago

What happens to books that don't sell?

What happens to books that don't sell? Mel Torrefranca

1.5K views - 6 months ago

The 10 books I've published (and what comes next)

The 10 books I've published (and what comes next) Mel Torrefranca

2.6K views - 8 months ago

5 types of character deaths & how to write them

5 types of character deaths & how to write them Mel Torrefranca

2.3K views - 8 months ago

This popular writing advice could ruin your career

This popular writing advice could ruin your career Mel Torrefranca

1.4K views - 8 months ago

How to write a novel FAST

How to write a novel FAST Mel Torrefranca

4K views - 9 months ago

How to write a love interest (that isn't just hot & hollow)

How to write a love interest (that isn't just hot & hollow) Mel Torrefranca

1.9K views - 9 months ago

We're publishing a new author. Could it be you?

We're publishing a new author. Could it be you? Mel Torrefranca

2.7K views - 9 months ago

You don’t have writer’s block. You’re brainwashed.

You don’t have writer’s block. You’re brainwashed. Mel Torrefranca

6.1K views - 9 months ago

How to write a strong female character (that isn’t cringe)

How to write a strong female character (that isn’t cringe) Mel Torrefranca

4.7K views - 9 months ago

pack some books with me | publisher vlog

pack some books with me | publisher vlog Mel Torrefranca

1.3K views - 9 months ago

This book event changed everything

This book event changed everything Mel Torrefranca

1.8K views - 10 months ago

I paid 5 editors on Fiverr to judge my cringiest novel

I paid 5 editors on Fiverr to judge my cringiest novel Mel Torrefranca

4.5K views - 10 months ago

The 5-step editing system that saved my novel

The 5-step editing system that saved my novel Mel Torrefranca

2.4K views - 11 months ago

My book is almost ready, but I need your help

My book is almost ready, but I need your help Mel Torrefranca

2.9K views - 11 months ago

The key to writing a book you’ll actually finish

The key to writing a book you’ll actually finish Mel Torrefranca

5.4K views - 1 year ago

Reacting to the book tropes you love (and hate)

Reacting to the book tropes you love (and hate) Mel Torrefranca

2.4K views - 1 year ago

Come build a sci-fi world with us (writing vlog)

Come build a sci-fi world with us (writing vlog) Mel Torrefranca

1.8K views - 1 year ago

I’m not a “teen writer" anymore. Now what?

I’m not a “teen writer" anymore. Now what? Mel Torrefranca

3.7K views - 1 year ago

My attempt to write romance was…successful?

My attempt to write romance was…successful? Mel Torrefranca

2.2K views - 1 year ago

Behind the scenes of plotting our novel

Behind the scenes of plotting our novel Mel Torrefranca

2K views - 1 year ago

TOO LATE | animated short film

TOO LATE | animated short film Mel Torrefranca

4.2K views - 1 year ago

How I turned my book into an animated short film

How I turned my book into an animated short film Mel Torrefranca

9.5K views - 1 year ago

Reacting to 1-star reviews of my books

Reacting to 1-star reviews of my books Mel Torrefranca

8.2K views - 1 year ago

A day in my life day as an author and publisher

A day in my life day as an author and publisher Mel Torrefranca

5.3K views - 1 year ago

Cabin 5 | Official Theme Song

Cabin 5 | Official Theme Song Mel Torrefranca

8.8K views - 1 year ago

We're writing a novel together

We're writing a novel together Mel Torrefranca

21.5K views - 1 year ago

I paid 5 designers on Fiverr to create a cover for the same book

I paid 5 designers on Fiverr to create a cover for the same book Mel Torrefranca

1.3M views - 1 year ago

Dear artists, stop being so shy

Dear artists, stop being so shy Mel Torrefranca

4.1K views - 1 year ago

How I Outline My Books | Notion Tutorial

How I Outline My Books | Notion Tutorial Mel Torrefranca

49.7K views - 1 year ago

Unboxing MAELIN, my adorable new book 🌸🖤

Unboxing MAELIN, my adorable new book 🌸🖤 Mel Torrefranca

4.8K views - 1 year ago

The Disappearance of Prodigy Pim Stones

The Disappearance of Prodigy Pim Stones Mel Torrefranca

4.5K views - 2 years ago

I wrote another book. She dies at the end.

I wrote another book. She dies at the end. Mel Torrefranca

3.8K views - 2 years ago

I’m quitting social media in 2024. Care to join me?

I’m quitting social media in 2024. Care to join me? Mel Torrefranca

74.5K views - 2 years ago

unboxing my new book at 2am

unboxing my new book at 2am Mel Torrefranca

3.6K views - 2 years ago

I isolated myself on a rice farm to finish my book

I isolated myself on a rice farm to finish my book Mel Torrefranca

3.1K views - 2 years ago

Military Boarding School Gone Wrong | Nightshade Academy (2023)

Military Boarding School Gone Wrong | Nightshade Academy (2023) Mel Torrefranca

2K views - 2 years ago

We wrote bad books. So what?

We wrote bad books. So what? Mel Torrefranca

5K views - 2 years ago

I published a novel that isn't mine

I published a novel that isn't mine Mel Torrefranca

2.6K views - 2 years ago

Yes, drinking coffee makes you scientifically superior

Yes, drinking coffee makes you scientifically superior Mel Torrefranca

2K views - 2 years ago

We went Little Free Library hopping in Arizona

We went Little Free Library hopping in Arizona Mel Torrefranca

2.5K views - 2 years ago