Member Reviews
I appreciated NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit as a constructive way to allow first time users to try out the functions of the NetGalley website, while also providing content that will allow the users to improve their experience. As I read through the toolkit, I applied some of the tips and tricks to my own profile in order to increase my chances of approval. This book was very helpful and cleared up some of the confusions I had when first trying to learn how to use NetGalley.
Whether you’re a newcomer eager to dive into the world of book advocacy or a seasoned NetGalley member looking to refine your approach, the **NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit** is an invaluable resource that can help elevate your book reviewing game. This revised edition provides a thorough guide designed to assist members at every stage of their journey, making it an essential companion for anyone serious about contributing to the literary community.
The toolkit begins with clear, practical guidelines for setting up your NetGalley member profile. It emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling and accurate profile to increase your chances of securing review copies. This foundational step is crucial for new members who need to establish themselves as credible and engaged reviewers.
One of the standout features of this toolkit is its detailed advice on maintaining a strong feedback ratio. The feedback ratio is a key metric that publishers use to assess the reliability and activity of their reviewers. The toolkit provides actionable tips to help members keep this ratio in check, ensuring that you remain in good standing and continue to receive access to new and exciting titles.
As you start adding books to your NetGalley Shelf, the toolkit's review section becomes your go-to guide for crafting insightful and engaging reviews. It offers practical tips for writing reviews that are not only honest but also constructive and balanced. The toolkit covers how to approach critical reviews with sensitivity and professionalism, a skill that is essential for maintaining credibility and fostering positive relationships with publishers and authors.
The **NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit** is more than just a guide; it’s a gateway to maximizing your impact as a book reviewer. The revised edition is up-to-date with current best practices, making it relevant for both new members and long-time advocates. Its clear, user-friendly format ensures that you can quickly find the information you need and apply it effectively.
For those who are passionate about books and want to play an active role in shaping literary conversations, this toolkit is an indispensable tool. It not only helps you navigate NetGalley’s platform but also enhances your ability to contribute meaningfully to the literary community.
In summary, the **NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit** is a must-have for anyone involved in book reviewing. Its comprehensive and practical advice empowers members to make the most of their NetGalley experience, from setting up a standout profile to crafting impactful reviews. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to hone your skills, this toolkit provides the guidance and support needed to succeed in the world of book advocacy.
This is a wonderful tool and resource.
I highly recommend it to users of Netgalley.
This features mostly graphics in graphic novel or even Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
The information is easily accessible, easily digestible and works as a quick resource.
This even includes a chapter list for easier navigation.
This is a thorough guide on how to start your new journey as a book advocate. It gives you all the information needed to succeed in building your profile and achieving a strong Feedback Ratio. There are so many different tips, tricks, and tools that explain how to use the website efficiently and effectively. If you're looking for a guide to take your NetGalley profile and reviews to the next level, this is it!
"NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit" is a very efficient and useful resource for those newer to the platform, but it also provides some nice tips and reminders for more established reviewers. It was well-organized and really nice visually to scroll through, and it also links out to related articles for those who'd like a deeper dive into key topics..
As someone newer to the platform and submitting reviews, I found this toolkit very helpful. It had great tips for keeping feedback ratios up, and it's written in a very approachable, down-to-earth voice and tone. I also liked that it provided insights into how publishers select reviewers and tips for improving my profile to increase my chances of getting selected by publishers.
Overall, this was a really helpful and quick read that I'm sure I'll reference again. Thanks to NetGalley for making this concise and helpful resource available to the community.
NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit by We Are Bookish. WOW this was so helpful. It’s a terrific guide to navigating the NetGalley platform but also provides helpful tips for creating and maintaining your profile, as well as guidance in writing reviews. I really liked the extra links to more in depth articles on writing reviews and how to handle criticism. This is a must read for new reviewers.
As an avid reader and reviewer, I believe it is always helpful to continue one's education and learn new things constantly. It not only helps me stay on top of trends, but it keeps my mind strong. NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit did exactly that for me: continue to learn and grow. I often write reviews, and I'm on a few author's ARC lists. I always strive to write a thoughtful, engaging review that pulls others into it. I can see where my errors and strengths are now that I've read NetGalley's Advocate Toolkit. Now, I have a list of notes to gauge my next review and continue strengthening and growing my NetGalley profile/account.
I would recommend any reader, reviewer, or professional in the book industry to read NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit to learn the website, tips & tricks, and, most importantly, build a strong profile with the tools necessary to guide you to write strong reviews. It was a very informative tool to digest, and it took no time at all to read. The knowledge you gain is well worth it.
This is a concise quick guide that helped me get started and double check my first review before submitting. Will be referring to this in the future till I get the hang of writing better reviews for Net Galley.
Very helpful! Information was thorough in how to setup my profile as well as how to get started reading and reviewing. Can't wait for the social media toolkit!
Even though I've been on NetGalley for a little while, this was a very helpful guide in how to use NetGalley! It also gives some great tips on how to review and when to review, and what publishers/authors are looking for. Thanks NetGalley!
This toolkit is an excellent resource for both new and experienced NetGalley members. It provides essential and concise guidance on setting up and managing your profile, along with important tips on writing reviews. It also encourages reviewers to discover their own voice, allowing them to make their reviews distinct and personalized.
Even after being a NetGalley member for several years, I found the information provided to be highly beneficial and intend to incorporate several new things into my own reviews.
Great reminders on how to navigate NetGalley and good tips for writing reviews!
I’ve been using NetGalley for a few months now, and I’ve had a ton of luck getting eARC’s. I feel like this was a good time for me to get a refresher on review expectations. I’m excited to take what I’ve learned to improve and become a stronger reviewer. Thanks NetGalley!
Really helpful, packed full of tips and hints for anyone who wants to create thoughtful and respectful reviews on NetGalley,
Loved this book. Great advice and very informative. Will definitely pop in and out of it. I will be using some of the tips to up my NetGalley game.
Great tips to help you with NetGalley! Who wouldn't like to hear about more upcoming books from their favorite publisher or authors? This guide will answer all your questions you might come across! Such topics cover how to set up your profile, find and request books and how to enter your feedback - everything to help you become more successful in reviewing books properly and spreading the news of books for the publishers. If you have already started with NetGalley, check this book out to increase your profile value.
NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit is a helpful resource for any NetGalley reviewer. Although I have been writing reviews for several months, I found the review tips to be quite helpful. One helpful tip that stuck out to me was that my audience on NetGalley is the publisher or author who sent the ARC. This will help me shape my tone of voice going forward.
I also used this guide to help me update my bio. Now my bio is more well-rounded than my original draft.
I look forward to the social. media guide that NetGalley teased in this toolkit.
I highly recommend this resource for new NetGalley reviewers and more seasoned reviewers who might need a little refresh.
As the name suggests, NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit is an easy to understand guide to getting started on NetGalley as a reviewer. I quite liked the attractive formatting of the ebook and definitely recommend the new joiners to go through it.
Excellent and helpful guide for using NetGalley.
I especially appreciated the section where it discussed tips for writing a review, and giving the advice to consider it like a sandwich. Provide a summary, then critique and opinions.
I learned a lot from this guide, and know I have to improve my feedback score!
Great tips to help maximize my net galley profile. I found very useful and made changes immediately.
Great toolkit to boost your reviews and book content. It is a reference guide to be used over and over.