1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?
I have worked as a consultant and senior manager in the IT industry for the last ten years. I also had a software company and a fintech start-up.
I invested my financial surplus in the stock market. After learning about cryptocurrencies, I also entered this space. Without a complete guide, I have to learn from my mistakes.
More than two years ago, I started publishing educational content on Twitter as Crypto Engineer. I wanted to professionalize this industry by sharing how to invest in cryptocurrencies.
2) What inspired you to write your book?
Cryptocurrencies are a field at the intersection of finance and technology. They are also a social movement toward decentralization, privacy, and freedom, which resonate with me.
I wanted to not only read about this movement but also be part of it. I hope my contribution helps people understand cryptocurrency and prevents them from making bad financial decisions.
I also won many competitions for the best crypto writer, earning thousands of dollars. This showed me a demand for high-quality content about investing in cryptocurrencies. One example is https://hackernoon.com/the-blockchain-writing-contest-2022-april-results-announced
3) What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?
Everyone is an investor, but most don’t invest actively, and their wealth is concentrated in their homes, cars, and cash. Not everyone should be active in this field, but knowing investment basics is helpful.
Cryptocurrency can help many people achieve their financial goals. It can shorten the path to it, or sometimes, it is the only way.
However, this market is not mature, so there are many risks. Investing in crypto is not easy, and I want to emphasize this.
I am sharing all my knowledge with the readers, but the decision is at their risk. Cryptocurrency offers high profit, but only to those prepared.
4) What social media site has been the most helpful in developing your readership?
X (Twitter). I’ve also tried other social media sites but with worse results. I like X for its directness and concise communication. I would like to be present on all major sites, but with a limited time, I need to prioritize.
5) What advice would you give to aspiring or just starting authors out there?
Start with your end goal. What do you want to achieve by writing this book? What is next?
What are the biggest risks that could prevent you from succeeding? Thinking about this beforehand will allow you to assess your chances and revise your planned approach.
For example, if your bigger concern is that no one would like to read it, think if you can write something shorter (maybe even one chapter) and verify this with your potential readers. Social media or blogs like you are great for it. Friends may not be enough because their opinions may not be objective.
6) What does the future hold in store for you? Any new books/projects on the horizon?
This will mostly depend on the book’s success. Since I am not a full-time author, I must choose which project to work on.
I’ve also started writing an epic fantasy book, which I would like to finish, even if this would be only a hobby project. I hope that this is only the start of my author journey.
About the Author
For the last ten years, Crypto Engineer has worked as a consultant and manager in the IT industry. He also owned a software company and a fintech start-up.
He invested his financial surplus in the stock market. After learning about cryptocurrencies, he also entered this space. In the absence of a complete guide, he learned from his mistakes.
In 2021, he started publishing educational content on X (Twitter) as a Crypto Engineer. He aimed to professionalize the industry by sharing how to invest in this market.
He won many competitions for the best crypto writer and earned thousands of dollars (you can find more details on his website). This demonstrated the demand for high-quality content about investing in cryptocurrencies.
