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This toolkit is quite perfect for both beginners in this requesting-rewieving world and members who have some experience but would like to better their profile and reviews. There are also links which directly lead to bigger pages from the We Are Bookish website with even more useful information, step by step instructions and advices for your Netgalley profile. Such a good idea to gather all this to have it on handy all the time.

Every user in here could use at least one little advice for improving their reviews and getting to know better NetGalley so I fervently recommend this kit to everyone. Don't forget to download your own Toolkit and get the best of your Netgalley account!!

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Very useful guide. Helped me a lot to inderstand the feedback part of the platform. I had some issues considering I use it exclusively on my phone.

It felt like a keynote presentation, like a map with the info grouped for easy access.

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Even as a seasoned Netgalley reviewers with well over 100 reviews under my belt, I still found this guide helpful. As a newcomer to Netgalley or similar sites, this book is absolute gold. Taking you through the site, the book helps you navigate the Netgalley site and create a profile that will help the right publishers find you based on what you like and where you review. Perhaps as a result of reading, you will consider other review posting options.

As a handy resource that is enough to set a newbie up in under 20 mins, and remind a seasoned reviewer of their obligations, this book is a 5 out of 5 stars. It is suited to the whole Netgalley family. It points you to newsletters you may not have known about, and helps you set up reminders. It also gives you an example review and identifies the minimal and main things they would like to hear from the readers. I always appreciate the additional resources provided by etgalley for the potential they provide for a reviewer's upskilling.

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It’s brilliantly designed to keep pace with NetGalley’s evolving features, offering fresh insights and strategies that are incredibly valuable. I’m thrilled to have read this resource. It’s both practical and inspiring, making it easier than ever to stay ahead in the bookish world.

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"NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit: Revised Edition" is a must-have for anyone serious about book reviewing. It's comprehensive, user-friendly, and packed with actionable advice. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this toolkit will help you become a more effective and valued member of the NetGalley community. Download the toolkit today and take your book advocacy to the next level!
This revised edition covers everything from creating an eye-catching member profile to maintaining a strong feedback ratio. It’s packed with practical advice that will benefit both new and experienced NetGalley members. Whether you're curious about how to write compelling reviews or want to understand the features of the NetGalley Shelf app, this toolkit has you covered.

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This was insightful. Packed with valuable tips for leveraging NetGalley effectively, this toolkit also provides insights for crafting impactful book reviews.

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The Book Advocate Toolkit is helpful for new reviewers and anyone new to NetGalley. It’s nice to have this information in one place where I can also find all of my other ARCs.

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Are you new to NetGalley or a seasoned member aiming to enhance your book advocacy skills? This toolkit is your go-to resource for success. The updated edition covers everything from setting up your member profile to maintaining a strong feedback ratio, offering practical advice for making the most of NetGalley. Once you've added a few books to your Shelf, check out the review section for tips on crafting thoughtful book reviews, including those challenging critical ones. Don't wait—download the kit and start maximizing your NetGalley experience today! Great addition for any reader, I love this year's new additions and perks for Netgalley members.

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This toolkit is a helpful resource for both new and seasoned NetGalley users to learn how to best utilize the site, be a great book advocate, and understand the different functionalities within NetGalley. I am honestly amazed at how much useful information was included in such a short guide, even as someone who has been using this site since 2021. I discovered various new-to-me features, such as what happens when you upvote a book's cover. The toolkit included a great amount of external links to other resources that provided added context on the information shared, including videos and blog posts, that helped solidify my understanding of the content. I feel much more empowered and excited to use NetGalley to its fullest capacity. I've been so self-conscious about my low Feedback Ratio since I caught the request spree bug but this toolkit provided so much information that proved it is indeed feasible to improve my ratio along with tips to make sure I remain in good standing. Thank you NetGalley for putting this together! It was an invaluable read.

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wow this was so useful like i really loved seeing this information in a cute and well formatted pdf. thanks!

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Ive got to keep a hold of this one! Pretty easy and concise but valuable insights into reviewing properly and also helpfully

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3.5 stars. I learned a few smaller things I didn't already know, but this is really most appropriate for new reviewers, or reviewers new to NetGalley.

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This is a great tool and reference guide for people that give reviews and want to request ARCs on NetGalley. It's perfect because it shows you exactly how to request books and how to provide feedback. All the do's and don'ts of participating in NetGalley. I would definitely refer any of my bookish friends, that are interested in starting with NetGalley, to this Book Advocate Toolkit.

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I love this expanded guide! The examples for things to include in your profile bio are super helpful, especially for a newer NetGalley user. I'm excited for the social media guide that they have coming, as that was the piece I liked most about the original guide!

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As someone who’s relatively new to NetGalley, I have no context on whether or not things have significantly different from earlier versions of this document. I thought it was a very solid list of tips and recommendations for navigating the site on the whole and how to format a review. Nothing revolutionary or that majorly changed my usage patterns, but I’m sure it would have been very helpful before I got started originally.

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A great resource made even better! You guys are listening and providing valuable content for us to engage with as reviewers!! Honestly, I’m really impressed with the level of care you give to making this experience better and better.

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Just read the updated toolkit and it's as great as ever. I now have a plan for attacking my backlist as well as improving my feedback ratio. Great job NetGalley!

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This updated guide to Netgalley is a gem! Packed full of super tips, hints, plans and help, it is essential reading for everyone who accesses netgalley. Superb!

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I really like the updated Book Advocate Toolkit. There are so many tips and tricks contained within, in order to give reviewers the best possible chance at being approved for book requests. I enjoyed the layout and design. It has all the info one needs without overwhelming the reader with information. Thank-you NetGalley!

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This was ok. It was interesting and fun.could not get the stickers. Not sure if I would download it again. But, I did check it for the activities. I am sure some found it helpful. Nice of Netgalley to provide.

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