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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About the host
Unknown Host hosts Off the Press, a arts show with 20 episodes published.
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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. Watch Fiona's publication video: https://youtu.be/Qa_hWJf5B88 Get a
Should you keep writing when life is falling apart?
Apr 19, 202620mEp. 160
Today’s guest is Kimberly Co, winner of the 2025 Lost Island Writing Contest, who landed a two-book deal with her upcoming YA mystery novel, The Shadow of Billie Jenkins. Watch Kimberly's publication video: https://youtu
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Today's guest is Dave Chesson, the book marketing expert behind Kindlepreneur. Book Marketing 101 https://kindlepreneur.com/the-truth-on-selling-books-direct-insights-from-authors See my previous call with Dave on direct
I think I accidentally wrote a psychological thriller
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I started a publishing company with no clue what I was doing
Jan 10, 202617mEp. 20
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. Get a free book through my private newsletter lostislandpress.com Offic
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Who is the host of Off the Press?
Off the Press is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Arts (entrepreneurship) and has published 20 episodes.
How many episodes does Off the Press have?
Off the Press has published 20 episodes.
What topics does Off the Press cover?
Off the Press regularly covers Arts, Books, Business, Entrepreneurship. It sits in the Arts category, with a entrepreneurship focus.
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Off the Press is accessible for guests with genuine arts expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
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How long are Off the Press episodes?
Episodes of Off the Press average 19 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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