How to leave a group chat | Louisa Guise
Guest Name: Louisa Guise
Guest Bio: Cardiff born and bred, Louisa Guise lives to write and has had a number of poems published. How to Leave a Group Chat is her first non-fiction book which draws upon the knowledge gained from her long career as a communications professional. Louisa now lives in Reading with an army of houseplants, where, aside from writing, she enjoys yoga, fine dining and kayaking on the Thames.
Book: How to leave a group chat
Website: https://www.louisaguiseauthor.com/
Louisa’s social links:
Listen to the episode
Episode time codes
00:25 Greeting
01:06 Louisa’s introduction
01:49 What do you love about living in Reading?
04:00 How did you land on the title for your book?
05:45 What are the different dimensions of communication outlined in your book?
11:12 How do you recommend people find their own communication balances?
16:00 Why did you decide to write the book?
19:28 What are your tips for anyone who would like to publish their own book?
24:10 What are your key takeaways for our listeners?
Key takeaways
Louisa’s four communication dimensions (listen to the podcast at 5 mins 45 seconds, or read chapter two in her book for more info):
1. In-person communication
2. Communication through something (two-way and one-way)
3. Digital conversations
4. In-person digital presences (hinted at)
Be intentional with your communication:
– With whom do you communicate? What is the purpose of the communication? Are you communicating with them in the best way? Do you know how others prefer to communicate?
Episode references
This is a group for anyone interested in writing and meeting other writers in the Caversham and wider Berkshire area. For our online meetings, we also welcome members globally. Weekly Wednesday meetings both online and in-person sessions available. To see a list of upcoming meetings, keep an eye on the Caversham Writers Meet Up page.
Writers and Artists Website (For UK-based writers)
Query Tracker (For American-based writers)
Writers and Artists Year Book (For UK-based writers)
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