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For many people, writing a book is a dream, one that goes unfulfilled by plenty of capable would-be authors the world over. But some especially talented and hard-working people are able to make this dream a reality, many on a part-time basis. Today's guest -- Eldar Basic -- recently published a young adult sci-fi book, and he asked to come on Fireside Chats to talk about the experience, particularly from the point-of-view of someone who isn't (yet) making a full-time living as a writer. What does it truly take to put pen to paper and come up with something great? Take a listen, and find out for yourself.

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Johnny Waffles

Eldar, shoot me an email, I’d love to talk shop with you. david@mblextestprep.com

Juan Paolini

To the comment regarding "luck" in success: I believe luck may give you a momentum to get the ball in the air, but it's hard work, determination and being good at what you do that makes it stay up there.

Will Hahn

Colin, I will truly miss the candor of Fireside Chats. I remember when it first started and thought it was so cool to hear a podcast every week where every episode could be completely different from the last, and each guest you’ve had on has been nothing short of great. This episode was fantastic and inspiring. Thanks for allowing us the pleasure of experiencing this wonderful branch of CLS, regardless of its short lifespan, and may it’s flame last forever in spirit. Cheers, dude.

Will Hahn

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe next week or the week after will be the last episode.

Seth Eden

Just finishing the podcast now and I just wanted to say that what you got into alittle over halfway through the podcast, about not letting CLS fail because of yourself, about how you take your audience seriously and about us relying on your content week after week really hit home for me. I have been a part of many creator's audiences throughout the years and there were definitely some where I didn't feel like I was taken seriously, where the audience wasn't something the creator looked towards for accountability and very much felt like we were just a number they wanted to increase. I so much more appreciate the way you see us (the audience). We support you both with our time and our money, we take you seriously and we respect the effort you put into all your podcasts each week. To see that level of respect reflected back to us from you really makes me proud to continue supporting you and being part of the CLS family. Your hard work and dedication to consistency and to all things CLS is not for nothing, we see you, and I'm sure there are many like me who are inspired in our own ways thanks to how much you put into your craft, thanks Colin.

Lewis Priday

I'm really going to miss Fireside Chats. I hope it comes back one day. Thanks for all the guests & anyone who contributed to the show.

LastStandMedia

Yeah, next week is the last episode proper, and then I'll do a monologue for the "final" episode.

LastStandMedia

Thank you so much for your kind words. CLS would be nothing without those that support it, and so I never wanna let you guys down.

TB Lightning

I will also chime in and say that Fireside Chats is my favorite CLS show. I think it's a great addition to the mix if it is possible to resurrect using a remote method/technology. If not, it's been a great ride! I really like this style of content and I have listened to every single one.

Anonymous

So glad to have been a part of this, and to be the second to last guest, no less. Colin, congratulations on the recent news and move and I hope to talk to you again sometime on a show. As you say, be well.

Viktor

Greetings from Croatia :)

Christopher Toffolo

This was a fantastic episode to listen to. Elder, you were great on the mic! I’m going through the process of self publishing right now. Thanks for the advice given.

Jeff Stevens

I love this episode, hope it isn’t the last of this kind of content from you. Currently pushing through an all nighter working on some extremely important work for a new customer of mine and this was exactly what I needed to get my energy and focus back up