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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 1H 10M

#76 Writing a Book Together with Anna & Donald

from Off The Comma · host Paul Briley

In this episode, we talk to Anna Schmidt & Donald Osborn. They are brother and sister who are resilient writers and storytellers. Anna & Donald live in the United States. Anna & Donald tell us about how they write about sitting on commas. These siblings describe how a series of tragic deaths in their family brought them together and revealed their shared love of storytelling and writing. When the opportunity to collaborate on Don’s memoir presented itself, they found new connection in the different aspects of bringing the story to life in pages. As they navigated their roles and expectations, Anna found resilience in reconnecting with her dream, while Don reflected back on a fun and interesting life. Tune in to hear what Don means when he says “knowing what you want is a huge advantage”. You can find Anna & Donald on:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/where_we_land_bookTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@where_we_land_bookAmazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY8XSG1Z?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=2Anna & Donald would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Poe Ballantine: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Poe-Ballantine/author/B001K8VHL2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueJennifer Carr: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connected-conversations-for-creatives/id1669326303Kerwin Donis: https://www.instagram.com/donisbrothersAre you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Anna Schmidt & Donald Osborn. They are brother and sister who are resilient writers and storytellers. Anna & Donald live in the United States. Anna & Donald tell us about how they write about sitting on commas. These siblings describe how a series of tragic deaths in their family brought them together and revealed their shared love of storytelling and writing. When the opportunity to collaborate on Don’s memoir presented itself, they found new connection in the different aspects of bringing the story to life in pages. As they navigated their roles and expectations, Anna found resilience in reconnecting with her dream, while Don reflected back on a fun and interesting life. Tune in to hear what Don means when he says “knowing what you want is a huge advantage”. You can find Anna & Donald on:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/where_we_land_bookTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@where_we_land_bookAmazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY8XSG1Z?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=2Anna & Donald would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Poe Ballantine: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Poe-Ballantine/author/B001K8VHL2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueJennifer Carr: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connected-conversations-for-creatives/id1669326303Kerwin Donis: https://www.instagram.com/donisbrothersAre you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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