Raynie Taylor

Experience

1. Author Success Manager, Owner

   Rla Publishing

   Sep 2024 — Present · Fallbrook, CA, US

   As an Author Success Manager, I serve as a dedicated guide and advocate for authors throughout their publishing journey. I provide personalized support, from refining their manuscripts to navigating the complexities of self-publishing. By offering strategic advice on editing, design, and marketing, I ensure their books reach their full potential and resonate with readers. My role includes coordinating resources, managing timelines, and maintaining clear communication to keep authors informed and confident at every stage. Ultimately, my goal is to empower authors to achieve their publishing dreams while creating a seamless and rewarding experience.• Oversee the end-to-end publishing journey, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.• Maintain clear and consistent communication with authors, team members, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.• Develop and execute strategies for book content, ensuring quality, marketability, and alignment with the author’s vision.• Guide authors on promotional strategies, from social media campaigns to press releases, to maximize book visibility and sales.• Ensure all materials, from manuscripts to marketing content, meet high standards of quality and professionalism.• Support and mentor authors, offering guidance on writing, publishing, and branding to enhance their confidence and success.• Stay updated on publishing trends, tools, and best practices to provide cutting-edge solutions.• Use performance metrics to assess book sales, marketing effectiveness, and author satisfaction, refining processes as needed.

Education

• MiraCosta College

  English, Real Estate Finance

  2008 — 2010

• Palomar College

  Psychology, Journalism, Public Relations

  2003 — 2004

• University of Hawaii-West Oahu

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Humanities/English

• Kapi‘olani Community College

  Hawaiian Studies

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, minor in Media Analysis

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• E-Learning
• Writing
• Editing
• Web Content Management
• Scriptwriting
• Publishing
• Curriculum Development
• Online Research
• Online Journalism
• Research
• Newspapers
• Copywriting
• Book Design
• Newspaper Design
• Magazines
• Content Writing
• Social Media Marketing
• Deadline Oriented
• Proofreading
• Media Law
• Press Releases
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Storytelling
• Storyboarding
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Blogging
• Feature Articles
• Wordpress
• Online Publishing
• Copy Editing
• Creative Writing
• Ap Style
• Script Supervision
• Leadership
• Content Management
• Creative Direction
• Hootsuite
• Content Development
• Social Media