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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 36 MIN

Ep 129: From LinkedIn to Penguin Random House with Gigi Robinson

from Write the Damn Book Already · host Elizabeth Lyons / Gigi Robinson

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!What started as sharing her story online about living with chronic illness turned into a book deal with Penguin Random House. In this episode, Gigi Robinson shares how she leveraged consistency, relationships, and a clear vision to go from content creator to published author.Here’s what we get into:Why she chose to write A Kid’s Book About Chronic Illness (and how it ended up getting picked up by Penguin/DK).The ridiculously simple promo strategy Gigi swears by: bring the book everywhere and make it part of the conversation.Why she went the children’s book route to make a heavy topic more digestible.Her take on promotion as storytelling, not selling.How she filters advice from all the "experts” while staying aligned with her bigger vision.🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! What started as sharing her story online about living with chronic illness turned into a book deal with Penguin Random House. In this episode, Gigi Robinson shares how she leveraged consistency, relationships, and a clear vision to go from content creator to published author. Here’s what we get into: Why she chose to write A Kid’s Book About Chronic Illness (and how it ended up getting picked up by Penguin/DK).The ridiculously simp...

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