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Surprised by the lack of screenshots showing usage of the recommended software. Also a little disappointed there were no open source options listed, but then there aren't very many user friendly open source pdf editors (what the user actually needs is just a pdf editor, but they don't actually say that...).

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Concise instructions on how to start and use your reading journal. I do like that netgalley has given ways to properly keep track and use apps

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This was so helpful and so beautifully done
A huge thank you for all the information contained in this

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I figured out how to use the journal fairly easily, but got this guide in case I missed something. This guide is very detailed and easy to follow. I love how these NetGalley guides show you from beginner to intermediate range on how to use them. The whole guide will help you successfully use the journal. The journal is exactly what I have wanted, thank you.

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This shouldn’t require a written review. The journal was a really cool gift but I wish there was a better way to deliver it without requiring us to leave a review. Is this counting against my ratio? I don’t know. Hopefully that’s 100 characters because what am I supposed to say about a user guide?

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This guide is really practical. Thank you so much for writing this.
What doesn't work for me is the editing on the phone because it is too small and uncomfortable. It is more comfortable to edit it on a computer but I don't want to use a computer when it comes to reading journals. I have a hard copy for now and until editing on the smartphone won't improve, I won't use a digital copy.

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Great place to find tips to organize my reading journeys, specifically for my NetGalley reading. The journal is easy to download and navigate like a text. Fun way to review how to track reading and use my journaling in a fun way to connect deeper to my reading.

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I really enjoy the digital reading journal and this was helpful to understand it. I appreciated instructions on how to use the different apps and even which apps to use. Thanks!

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‘NetGalley Reading Journal User Guide’ by We Are Bookish.

This resource is a very comprehensive book tracking journal. I like that the Journal can be downloaded or saved in some apps; however, I currently do not use Goodnotes. I utilize OneNote for keeping track of many things and just wish this was a resource that could easily be utilized in OneNote and utilized with writing on my ipad. Perhaps there is a way to do this, but I’ve not dug deeper into the use of the electronic version. I have enjoyed completing a few pages, but it isn’t the easiest for my formatting.

I love bullet journals and was excited about this additional resource to consider another way of keeping track of the books I read. I do like that it provides space for writing thoughts as you are reading books. I am hopeful that I will find and begin utilizing this resource in the future.

A really great resource! Thank you again and again!!

Thank you #NetGalley and #WeAreBookish for the opportunity to use and review this #ReadingJournal.

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This user guide for the journal is amazing! It's like having a personal coach to guide you through journaling. The instructions are super easy to follow, even if you're new to journaling. With helpful tips and prompts, it's like having a supportive friend cheering you on.

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Nice little reading journal guide to help use the NetGalley Reading Journal I applied for. I can't wait to get started and use for all my books this year!

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This is a great helpful reference book for the free Reading Journal from NetGalley. Very helpful on how to use it for multiple platforms.

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A very helpful guide for the free NetGalley reading journal. Definitely recommend if you are needing some guidance on how to make use of it.

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This helped me figure out how to get started with NetGalley. It took a bit for me to get the app to work but it has improved my workflow

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It looks awesome! Excited to start using it! I'm also looking forward to more cool updates and features from NetGalley.

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This is very informative. It helped me figure out how to use it on my phone instead of a tablet, which was really the only thing I needed. All the other information is good to know as well.

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Simple, easily understood guide to using the NetGalley Reading Journal. Since the use of Reading Journal is not really self-explanatory, this is a must-have companion.

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This User Guide was helpful in understanding how to use the NetGalley Reading Journal. I really appreciate the We Are Bookish team taking the time to not only create the NetGalley Reading Journal, but also this helpful guide!

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Very helpful user guide! I downloaded the NetGalley Reading Journal and definitely was a bit confused about how to get started with it at first. Thank you NetGalley for creating this guide for people like me who are a little clueless haha. This was very helpful and clear and made it easier to understand. Can't wait to get started using the reading journal now!

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If you're confused by HOW to use the NetGalley Reading Journal (as I was for a moment) then never fear, download this accompanying guide that will explain it all. There are two apps they recommend (Goodnotes for iOS and Xodo for Windows), and the pdf walks through step by step of how to make the most of the Reading Journal in each of those apps. Bonus points for including a link at the end for how to submit a question if you still need more help on how to use the Journal pdf.

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