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MrsVanderbilt.com Publishing Program
Real publishing. No gimmicks. Just results.
We help first-time writers and creators bring their stories to life — professionally, affordably, and without the gatekeeping. Whether you’ve got a rough draft, a screenplay, or just an idea, we guide you through every step of the process, from setup and cover design to advertising and audience building.
The Market
Hardcover
If these sell at all, it is during the Christmas two month retail period. The good news is that customers can order them ala carte therefore the writer has no up-front costs.
Paperback
This is where your money can be made in the print market. However, the length and content needs to be conformed to maximize profits. For example in our portfolio no paperback's list price is less than $9.99 with the most expensive being $19.95.
Like Hardcover customers can order ala carte - no up-front costs to the writer.
Digital
Digital
Everyone wants their book in hardcover. It represents hard work and prestige- then it can be on paperback, digital, and audio.
In the 1990s no film ever made profits for a theatrical release. If a film recouped it's marketing expenses that was considered a success. The money was made in the ancillary markets and most of your revenues (and
Everyone wants their book in hardcover. It represents hard work and prestige- then it can be on paperback, digital, and audio.
In the 1990s no film ever made profits for a theatrical release. If a film recouped it's marketing expenses that was considered a success. The money was made in the ancillary markets and most of your revenues (and your profits) actually came from the international market.
Audio
Digital
Every book is also a podcast. In fact it is a film's theatrical release, while a podcast is like just another DVD, or on-line streaming like Netflix and Hulu.
The Many Things We Do
Turning a Screenplay into a Book
You've got a script — we know how to turn it into prose without losing the cinematic punch. Whether you're adapting scenes, breaking up dialogue, or rethinking act structure, we help writers translate, not just copy.
Publishing on Amazon (Audio | Kindle | Paperback | Hardcover)
We walk you through every click or do it for you:
- ISBNs, pricing, metadata, categories
- Series or one-off?
- Uploading the correct files (cover, manuscript)
- Navigating the approval process
Cover Design that Doesn’t Look DIY
We help develop polished, on-brand covers using Canva, AI-enhanced design, and custom visuals — not the stale KDP templates everyone else uses. We also handle alt-text, thumbnail optimization, and spine formatting.
Editing + Proofing + Formatting
Whether it's developmental or copy-editing, we work with you. We've polished text live during phone calls, reformatted books into Amazon specs, and proofed line-by-line when others rushed.
Creating Ads, Promos, and Landing Pages
Every author needs visibility.
We provide:
- Google and Facebook ad setup
- 8-second YouTube Shorts
- Pinterest images
- SEO-enhanced blog blurbs
- Comment engagement strategies
- Product pages built with GoDaddy, SiteStripe, Zazzle, and KDP links
Sales Funnels + Soft Launches
You’ll learn how to:
- Start with Shorts and Commenting
- Grow to Ads and Meta Targeting
- Use Goodreads, KENP tracking, and CPC math to estimate success
- Cross-sell through branded catalogs (like Mrs. Vanderbilt Christmas Catalogue)
Pricing, Royalties, and Rights
Should you go wide or exclusive? Use an imprint? We guide first-timers on:
- 70% vs 35% royalty rules
- KENP monetization
- International pricing
- Translations and future audiobooks
- Licensing rights (work-for-hire or shared royalties)
Looking Legit Without a $10K Budget
You're not getting sold a vanity press pipe dream. Instead, we offer:
- Payment plans
- Work-for-hire credits
- Flexible rates for first-time authors
✨ Let’s Talk About Your Book.
🎯 Start with the $75 Intro Consult
Think of it like calling a plumber — you pay them to come assess, and then decide together.
This 1-on-1 consult is credited toward any package or service you choose later.
Ari & Carlos, man's best friend!
“Real publishing. No gimmicks. Just results.”
🎩 About Ari Newman
From Red Carpets to Real Publishing
Ari Newman is best known as the Hollywood producer behind Van Wilder, Next Stop Wonderland, and All My Loved Ones — but these days, you're more likely to find him helping new authors get their stories out into the world.
He’s been the subject of columns in gossip pages like Lara Raposa’s Boston Herald column (our version of Page Six), dubbed the “Uber Producer” at a time when indie film was exploding. From Sundance premieres to parties you had to know someone to get into — Ari’s been there.
Now, he's here.
“Publishing doesn’t have to feel like a mystery. Let’s make it feel like a conversation.”
📍 Want to book Ari for an interview or ask about speaking engagements?
They warned us. No one listened.
Girls on the Wall is a haunting new novella about sisterhood, silence, and the tragedy of October 7.
Paperback, Kindle & Audiobook.