Member Reviews

This is an incredibly valuable resource for both new and experienced reviewers. Its clear, practical guidance on writing reviews, utilizing social media, and connecting with publishers has made my experience as a reviewer more effective and enjoyable. I particularly appreciate the tips on structuring reviews, balancing honesty with professionalism, and how to emphasize a book’s strengths without glossing over weaknesses.

The social media strategies were especially helpful, offering actionable advice on increasing engagement and reaching a broader audience. As someone sharing book recommendations on Instagram, I’ve already seen a noticeable improvement in how my posts resonate with my audience.

One suggestion for future updates might be to include more templates or examples of reviews across different genres. Having a variety of examples for genres like literary fiction, historical fiction, or thrillers would make the toolkit even more tailored and accessible. Additionally, more insights into emerging platforms like BookTok could keep the toolkit aligned with the latest trends in book advocacy.

Overall, this toolkit feels like an essential companion for anyone looking to grow as a reviewer and make the most of their NetGalley experience. Thank you for such a thoughtful and comprehensive guide!

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This is such a helpful resource for people new to reviewing books! The information is presented in a way that’s easy to take in and understand.

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I downloaded this after taking a hiatus from doing reviews and my book social media accounts. I wanted to pick up some tips to refresh my skills. This toolkit is well-laid out and even helpful for a long time reviewer. After reading it, I updated my bio in NetGalley and updating how I do reviews. I'm going to be less stressed out about pumping out reviews now and I'll get them done quicker!

Thank you NetGalley in renewing my motivation to give better reviews and stay consistent with this!

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Great guide for those beginning their journey as a book reviewer and advocate. Includes great tips and advice for growing your online presence in book world.

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I find it so hard to crop pictures to size for Instagram posts and hoped this would help but it directs me to Canva and I am clearly not very Insta friendly! Thanks though! :) I'm sure it works for most.

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Another great tool from NetGalley! I loved how easily things were broken down and the great info provided on how to make the most of the eARC experience! Thanks again, NetGalley!

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Very helpful guide especially since this site looks like it was made in 1999 and hasn't been touched since. There are some helpful tips in here.

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This is very useful content for anyone starting out or interested in developing their book advocacy skills.

Easy-to-read content with great advice included. I only wish I had found this earlier!

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This toolkit is a fantastic resource for readers to familiarize themselves with the Netgalley website and app. Even users who have been on the platform for some time will likely find some information that they did not know previously. I recommend this toolkit for all Netgalley users and reviewers. The sooner you download this on your Netgalley journey, the better!

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This book is a helpful tool when you're just starting with net galley. You get insightful information about writing reviews and using the site and app.

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Netgalley's Book Advocate Toolkit has all the basics any member needs to know in order to have a successful enjoyable time reviewing books. The information is presented in a very aesthetic way with easy-to-follow points. I liked that there were clickable links within, which allowed me to discover more useful knowledge. Thank you Netgalley for this great resource!

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It's always helpful to have an updated and complete user's guide for any system. This is a helpful and beginner-friendly guide to how NetGalley works and how to use the website.

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This was great to have as a new book reviewer for Netgalley. I’ve made reviews on Instagram, but I wasn’t sure how they would want them here. It was nice to have a sample review. I know I’ll be coming back to this to reference anytime I make a review.

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This book is so useful whether you are just starting out or have been on Netgalley for ages. I learnt so many new tips and tricks, and ways to make my reviews and account better it really is a must read!

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A good guide for new users of net galley. Easy to use and informative. Good to have to go back to and read when needed.

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A great place to start for anyone new to NetGalley, providing you with all the tools you'll need to be successful as a reviewer on this platform. Succinct, easy to follow tips that will be just as simple to implement.

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It was short but got the job done. A guide to how to use NetGalley for the NetGalley beginner..

I liked the colorful format. It helped illustrate the points and made the short content more engaging.

In short: I can see why a lot of NetGalley people on Goodreads started with this book. It's short but it contains solid information.

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The NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit is an invaluable resource for readers, reviewers, and influencers who want to make the most of their book advocacy efforts. Packed with practical tips, it offers guidance on writing compelling reviews, engaging effectively with authors and publishers, and growing your platform. The toolkit also provides strategies for promoting books on social media and fostering meaningful discussions within the book community. With its straightforward advice and actionable steps, the Book Advocate Toolkit empowers readers to amplify their voices, connect with audiences, and support authors. It's an essential guide for anyone passionate about sharing the joy of reading.

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This is helpful, even for oldies like me. There are lots of hint, some quite familiar and others a little hazier.

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It's great to get started on the general working process of NetGalley, and it is very beautifully designed.

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