Book excerpt: Your content's probably shit. Don't panic. You're not alone. Most people, and companies for that matter, produce content that's about as effective as a crepe paper condom. Take a look at the social accounts of brands. At company blogs. At promoted content that appears on your feeds. The majority of the stuff you look at will have very little engagement, and from the engagement the content did get, very little of it will be from that company's ideal customer. Why? Because it's probably one of two things (or often both). It's either more boring than bird watching with Bill Oddy, or it's trying to sell something. And nobody wants to be sold to. So how do you make sure your content stands out? How do you use your social accounts, blogs and eBooks to drive new customers? Well, you're about to read the thoughts of content marketer, Dan Kelsall. He swears a lot, comes up with fucking weird analogies, and makes highly inappropriate jokes. But he knows his stuff and, in a world where people are crippled by a fear of being truly honest, he says it how it is. He may not be everyone's cup of tea, but when it comes to building a personal brand, and writing engaging content, his techniques and tips can work for anyone. This book is a refreshingly raw take on content marketing, with just one simple aim: To help you transform your mindset and start creating fucking good content.