Writing in the Crypto sphere can be more lucrative than regular freelance content or technical writing, even when top cryptocurrencies take a nosedive and the market outlook is bearish.

So, how does one go about getting a foothold in this niche? Here are a few pointers to help you learn more about becoming a crypto content writer.

1. Learn Crypto Basics

Before you can think of writing, you need to read. Learn everything you can about blockchain basics, such as what is bitcoin and why is it worth so much, what are smart contracts, what is Web 3.0., what is an Altcoin, how to mine bitcoins, and so on.

To familiarize yourself with the common terminology, and understand these topics in-depth, explore free and paid learning resources offered by sites like Coinbase, Khan Academy, Coursera, etc.

2. Write Sample Articles

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As you learn more about what is blockchain and how it works, you can start writing sample articles about crypto-related topics. This will give you some practice as well as test your knowledge.

Although beginner-level topics in this niche have been rehashed a million times, writing on these fundamental topics helps your future clients gauge your grasp of the subject. It also gives you a few free content pieces to publish with your byline.

3. Get Hands-On Experience

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Trading in crypto isn't for everyone, but it doesn't hurt to try and get a sense of how coin exchanges work. Alternatively, you can try crypto faucets to earn some coins and talk about it more authoritatively.

Similarly, mining coins is another significant aspect of the blockchain industry you can't ignore. Start by learning about mining software like Ethermine, Cudo Miner, Hashing24, etc. Supplement your knowledge with research on top crypto mining hardware, hash rates, power efficiency, how to build a crypto mining rig, cryptos you can mine at home, mining farms, etc.

4. Build a Niche Portfolio

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You can create a dedicated blog or website to keep all your content in one place. You'll need to register a domain name, buy hosting space if you aren't using blogger or other free platforms, and promote it via social media. This way, you own the copyrights to your work and have a readymade portfolio you can share with clients when pitching or applying for jobs.

You can also publish your content on popular social media platforms such as Medium, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Quora, Reddit, etc., to reach a broader audience while still targeting your content appropriately. Use content marketing platforms like Contently, Clear Voice, Journo Portfolio, etc., to create a custom portfolio with links to your best crypto articles.

5. Target the Right Content

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To establish your expertise, you must build a portfolio of impressive articles that address in-depth and popular topics in this niche. To boost your reach, you need to tap into the news cycle to provide fresh content on breaking news and current affairs in the crypto world.

  • Technical Topics

    It's time to move on from writing articles like, What's ASIC mining, for the general audience to more in-depth topics like, Can You Use a Raspberry Pi to Mine Cryptocurrency, for a knowledgeable audience. You can also write comprehensive mining hardware reviews or provide a thorough financial analysis and trend report on various coins. These topics allow you to write about technical aspects of crypto mining operations, discuss white papers, ICOs, etc.
  • Use news media sites to find what's trending or keyword research tools like SEMRush, Ahrefs, etc., to find the most searched long-tail keywords, questions, and synonyms to target. Also, subscribe to popular magazines like Bitcoin Magazine, Coin Telegraph, Crypto Briefing, and other digital publications for more details on emerging trends and upcoming events.

6. Leverage the Power of Social Media

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Leveraging the power of social media to build an organic audience is the key to attracting clients. Whenever you publish on one platform like Medium, cross-post it across all other platforms to get as many views, likes, and shares as possible.

Share information creatively. Use Twitter threads feature to convey breaking news in short info bytes. Use Canva to create free infographics and schedule social media posts. Publish on LinkedIn with the proper hashtags to market your content to hiring managers. Launch a successful Patreon page to show that your content is capable of attracting sponsorship.

You can learn a lot about trade analysis, market economics, and more through social media forums like the Cryptocurrency Subreddit, Twitter handles like DocumentingBTC, and Facebook groups like Ethereum and Cryptocurrency Collectors Club.

Similarly, following crypto gurus like Vitalik Buterin, Andreas, etc., is also a great way to keep up with the latest developments in the crypto world and write quick articles to be featured in the news cycle.

7. Pitch to Cryptocurrency Publications Online

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Once you are confident in your skills, you can start pitching article ideas to major publications like Binance Academy, Espay Exchange, Changelly, ICO Listing Online, CoinDesk, etc., that accept guest posts. This will enhance your online presence, help with organic link building, drive traffic to your portfolio, and raise your social media profile.

Your initial submissions to most reputed publications will be free. Start with smaller web properties and have a few published pieces before approaching the more prominent publications. A good way of finding more websites and magazines that accept guest posts on crypto content is to use the following query on Google:

Write for Us inURL:X, where X could be any cryptocurrency-related keyword like crypto, blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.

8. Apply to Crypto Content Writer Jobs

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If you have technical writing or computer science engineering background, your focus should be on writing Crypto ICO White papers—the most well-paying writing jobs in this niche. A financial and economics background will help you ace coin exchange, market economics, and trading aspects of cryptocurrency. Experience with mining can help you bag hardware-related content gigs like product reviews, rig setup, and the like.

Full-time and freelance cryptocurrency jobs for writers are advertised on Reddit, Upwork, FlexJobs, LinkedIn, Crypto Jobs, Crypto Careers, etc. Besides applying to these jobs, you can also approach recruiters directly via LinkedIn InMail, a premium feature that allows you to send direct messages to hiring managers and recruiters.

A Career in Crypto Content Writing

As lucrative as writing in this field is, it's also research-intensive and highly competitive. But, there are always opportunities for those who write regularly, engage with the crypto community across social media, and provide valuable insights via their content.

As a crypto content writer, you should follow the same guidelines you would for any other writing job, such as clarifying the scope before beginning the project, asking clients for testimonials, etc.