Rayna Best: Persistence Is Key

In this episode, you’ll also hear: How Rayna’s writing is inspired by her family and personal experiences, and how she adjusted the story’s illustrations to be more inclusive of a wider audience The difference between an illustrator and someone who can draw well Tips on hiring through Fiverr and on building anticipation ahead of your book’s release Rayna’s simple but effective method of getting her book placed in-store at six Barnes & Noble locations The impactful words Rayna heard from a book agent that encouraged her to persist and self-publish her book, even after being rejected by many other agents Rayna’s three-part advice for getting your book finished and sold BIO: Rayna Best is a wife, mother of three, author, and a former educator. During her tenure of working with inner city youth, she discovered her passion for uplifting children within the community. Now, her mission is to uplift other children around the world, while spreading awareness about their unique needs and personalities. Her very first book is called Animated Like Me, which addresses the harsh realities of struggling with inclusion, self acceptance, and having ADHD. She believes that it is her divine gift and purpose to write stories that will evoke change. GET CONNECTED: Website: https://rbscribes.com/ Instagram: rbscribes Twitter: rbscribes