Writer on the Side 151 Crypto Confidential: How Nat Eliason Wrote his First Traditionally Published Book
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Jul 24, 2024 Nat Eliason, author of Crypto Confidential, shares insights on traditional publishing process, book design, marketing strategies, and advice on writing a book on the side. Topics include transitioning into crypto, blog evolution, securing a publishing deal, pricing strategies, and staying connected online.
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Write The Human Story Behind A Tech Mania
- Nat wanted to tell the human-level story of the 2021–22 crypto mania, not just tech explainers or journalist takedowns.
- He aimed to combine narrative nonfiction about relationships and personal impact with crypto education, which made the book unusually hard for a first effort.
From Dogecoin Day Trades To A $10M Paper Peak
- Nat went from day trading Dogecoin for a few hundred dollars to being paper-up over $10 million within nine months.
- He also had direct influence over about $100 million of other people's money and a token valued over $1 billion on paper, which mostly evaporated later.
Get A Strong Proposal Before Approaching An Agent
- Build a professional proposal before seeking an agent because most agents expect a polished proposal unless you have a massive audience.
- Nat spent two months crafting his proposal, which helped an agent sign him and quickly shop the book to publishers.