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The manual on what to do when you enter the world of NetGalley is a very useful and didactic tool that explains step by step all the resources provided by this platform and gives accessible and simple answers on how to use it. I totally recommend it to anyone who wants to enter the literary world prior to publication.

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I loved this guide so much! It’s a perfect introduction into the bookstagram world. I say bookstagram just because that’s what I most prefer for connecting with authors. But really it’s great insight into the world of book reviewing and hyping up authors.

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This Toolkit helped me know where to start when browsing and requesting titles, and it provided clear guidance for structure and content in a good review. I am a new reviewer on NetGalley, so this Toolkit gave a good insight into the norms of this platform. The format and aesthetic were easy to read and kept me engaged, especially with the many helpful tips sprinkled throughout. I appreciate that they put direct links I could press to take me to their suggested resources for more details on a particular area of the process.

I am excited to incorporate what I learned as I start reviewing, and I recommend anyone new to this space read over the Toolkit

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The Book Advocate Toolkit from NetGalley is an invaluable resource for both new and seasoned users. I'm glad that I found this right at the beginning while I'm working on setting up my profile. This book really helped me understand what publishers are looking for and how I can best engage with the platform, and made all of the features of the site very clear and accessable.

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Very good tool to have to look back into when in doubt! Will definitely keep this and recommend anyone to do the same :)

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This is super helpful tool for people who are new here, definitely would keep saved in your computer or phone just to go back to again and again

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This was a very helpful guide! I have been hearing a lot about NetGalley through my book club's Discord page and was curious regarding what it was all about. Once I signed up, this guide was the perfect way to familiarize myself with the website and app. Now, I can get started on requesting books!

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Great tips for writing reviews and making your profile attractive! I look forward to implementing some of the suggestions given.

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This was very helpful! I hope they do this again! I love to read and love Netgalley! I am definetly a book advocate.

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This is a great guide for increasing your chances of receiving ARCs. It contains precise instructions and tips on improving your profile. Recommended for a first read when registering on NetGalley.

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Very handy and helpful especially for beginners like me. It’s been awhile since I started this and wanted to start again on this.

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A handy guide, so useful to start navigating the Netgalley universe! I found many insights and suggestions. thanks!

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The Book Advocate Toolkit contains useful tips for both the newbie and veteran reviewer alike. It reminded me of actions to take, and things I could modify, to spruce up my profile.

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This is a nifty little tool kit that’s probably most useful for new Net Galley users. I found the tips and tricks helpful, and would have found them most helpful when I was starting out! Thanks net galley for the opportunity to read and review.

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I found this to be an easy and informative read! While I also went through the Social Media Handbook, I noticed some overlapping information, especially regarding writing reviews. However, the Toolkit really helped familiarize me with NetGalley itself and provided some valuable tips that I wasn't aware of before. If you’re looking to find out more on how NetGalley works then this is for you! I found that I knew most of the information going into it, but it's perfect for those new to book advocacy and wanting a guide to the site.

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Gah lee! Where was this when I first joined??? When I first downloaded the app, I was so confused. My shelves were blank and I did not understand how to get books but I read the instructions but I did not find any helpful info until one night I went to to my web browser and typed netgalley there. It took a while to figure out on my own and I am glad I stuck with it because now I am obsessed. Anyway, the toolkit is so helpful and well put together. I just wish I had it sooner.

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I really like this Book Advocate Toolkit. Everything that is important and helpful is located here to help anyone beginning to use to NetGalley. Also, the information is detailed enough for a beginner influencer and it even allows a more advancing influencer to good back and revisit helpful tips and resources they can improve upon whenever they feel needed. This is a great way to learn the benefits of both NetGalley and begin a journey to influencing.

The organization of the toolkit is so nice. Instead of having to go through and attempt to locate a specific page of information, the table of contents make is very simple and link to sections where the reader wants to be. The pages are simplistic and have wording that is easy to understand along with additional tips and resource links that are so nice to have here. The basics are good, but having those extra tips and links really allow the influencer to retrieve more guidance need in a particular area.

The length of the toolkit is a little daunting when first going through it. It might be nice to have smaller book toolkits with very specific information. For example, a toolkit book focused solely on video creating, editing and the best posting strategies but in much more detail.

Once agin, I think this toolkit is very useful. I like the revised version very much and I would suggest anyone beginning out should read through this book for guidance.

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A newly revised and updated toolkit full of tips and tricks for all things Netgalley. Amazing for anyone starting out or even someone wanti g to get some extra help with their profile.

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Thanks for the advice. These are the recommendations:

Are you ready to start your journey with NetGalley? Or maybe you’re a long-time member looking to take your book advocacy up a notch? No matter where your starting point is, this toolkit is designed to have everything you need to succeed.

In this revised edition, we offer members everything from guidelines for creating your member Profile to tips for maintaining a strong Feedback Ratio. These pages are packed with advice for utilizing NetGalley to your advantage.

Once you have a few books on your Shelf, pop over to this toolkit’s review section to brush up on tips for crafting book reviews—even those tricky critical ones!

So what are you waiting for? Download the kit and get started.

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Always a useful helper when working with NetGalley. These are a great way to get review ideas and also help me as a NetGalley member.

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