Member Reviews

32 pages of easy-to-digest tips for making the most of your Netgalley account. The first part is applicable for all Netgalley users who review books. Tips for social media and review platforms follow. I appreciated the platform-specific advice! Once I'm ready to expand from goodreads, I'm sure I'll benefit from revisiting this guide.

One thing I would change: bring the "Focus on Accessibility" page from the very end to the beginning of the social media section. If you tell others to focus on it, might as well demonstrate how it's done ;)

Was this review helpful?

This was an incredibly helpful toolkit provided by NetGalley! I have heard about NetGalley and writing reviews by seeing others post on Goodreads and figured I'd give it a try myself. I've been writing book reviews all year now and occasionally posting to Instagram with a monthly book roundup.

I found this toolkit aesthetically pleasing :), but more so very informative on how to write good reviews, how to share your thoughts about a book without giving too much away or swaying someone's opinion too much! I also learned a lot more on starting a Bookish following on social media than I expected to.

Anyone new to the NetGalley community who plans to write reviews and/or post on social media should definitely read through and study this toolkit! Thanks NetGalley for the helpful info.

Was this review helpful?

Thank you for this resource! I found it very helpful when creating reviews for different platforms. I'm new to TikTok/booktok and this helped tremendously!

Was this review helpful?

This will be a really helpful tool for me to use to improve my reviews going forward with Goodreads and Instagram.

Was this review helpful?

I like the way this was put together with short, direct points for different sections and use of graphics.

Was this review helpful?

Very helpful! I appreciate the tips as a new bookstagrammer. Thank you for providing this helpful pamphlet

Was this review helpful?

Thanks for this helpful little toolkit for writing and promoting advanced reader copies of books, NetGalley! I really appreciate it <3 <3 <3

Was this review helpful?

he "NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit" is an invaluable resource for both newcomers and seasoned members of the NetGalley community. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to enhance your book advocacy skills, this toolkit provides a wealth of information to ensure your success.

The toolkit covers everything from creating a compelling member profile to maintaining a strong Feedback Ratio, offering practical guidelines and insider tips. What sets this toolkit apart is its dedicated section on crafting book reviews, even tackling the challenge of handling critical evaluations. The insights provided have not only refined my approach to reviewing but have also inspired me to delve deeper into the art of constructing thoughtful and impactful critiques.

The toolkit doesn't stop there—it extends its guidance to the realm of social media, providing invaluable advice on jumpstarting your bookish platforms and creating engaging content. The seamless integration of practical tips and user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate and implement the strategies outlined.

Having gone through the toolkit, I feel equipped with a newfound understanding of effective book advocacy. It has not only broadened my knowledge but has also sparked my curiosity to explore further resources on refining my reviewing skills. If you're serious about making the most of your NetGalley experience and becoming a proficient book advocate, don't hesitate to download this kit and kickstart your journey. It's a game-changer!

Was this review helpful?

Full of helpful hints on being a successful member of Netgalley or just being a reviewer in general.

Was this review helpful?

This guide was very helpful in getting started with NetGalley. I especially appreciated that it addressed best practices for so many different forms of social media.

Was this review helpful?

Useful book. I probably should have read this before I was a year into reading and reviewing for my audience! Coupled with the reading notebook they gave out for the Holidays this year, this contains everything you need to provide quality and timely reviews of books.

Was this review helpful?

This toolkit helped me a lot especially as a beginner in Netgalley! I gained a lot of insights about the process of requesting ARCs as well as how to maintain a good Feedback ratio. I loved that it also includes a section with tips on how to start and improve your social media platform depending on where you prefer to talk about books! I have a Bookstagram so all the tips are so helpful especially about the photo taking tips as I am still currently learning how to improve my skills in that department. Other things I loved about this is that it includes a guide on how to contruct your review as well as additional links if you want to dive deep into a specific topic. Thank you for this toolkit!

Was this review helpful?

This was a very helpful book. A really helpful guide to being the strongest advocate for books and their authors. Thank you to NetGalley for providing this!

Was this review helpful?

This was so helpful in understanding what the goals are for all parties involved, and additionally the information about other social media sites was invaluable! I have some targets to hit now which is exactly what I was looking for.

Was this review helpful?

Thank you, NetGalley, for this starter guide! This is the perfect guide to learning how to use NetGalley and learning to talk about books online!

Was this review helpful?

A really helpful guide to being the strongest advocate for books and their authors! Thank you to We Are Bookish/NetGalley for producing this toolkit for bloggers and reviewers of all different formats.

Was this review helpful?

This is the perfect starter guide to NetGalley and book reviewing across the internet in general. I'm very excited to start this journey, and this guide made me feel a lot more prepared to do so.

Was this review helpful?

Everything you need to use NetGalley and get started reading and reviewing books well! I'm just getting back into reviewing and using NetGalley after a few years away from the platform, so I pulled a good few handy tips from this that I'm excited to put to good use. Thank you!

Was this review helpful?

This is a really useful resource! Some of the information is fairly basic, but there's a stuff in there that won't necessarily be obvious to anyone starting out and a lot of helpful tips. I would definitely recommend this to anyone just getting started with NetGalley.

Was this review helpful?

Had a quick skim and think this will be really useful. Would be useful to flag this to new members so they can start off on the right foot rather than having to go through Help articles/guides. My thanks to the person who highlighted this on Facebook. - you're a gem for sharing.

Was this review helpful?