
Member Reviews

NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit was so helpful for me as I am new to NetGalley and working on building my NetGalley account. I highly recommend anyone new to NetGalley to read this quick 31 page book to help you succeed on NetGalley. Grab a notebook and take notes because this booklet will provide a lot of helpful tips, tricks, links, pictures and how to's for you to succeed as an ARC reader.

Very helpful guide on how to use Netgalley, thank you for creating and sharing this with us. The tips summarized at the end is extra helpful for remembering the key details.

A quick read with excellent visuals, this guide is perfect for Netgalley newbies such as myself. I imagine it would also be helpful for users looking to learn more or make their profiles/feedback ratios more attractive to publishers. Highly recommend!

This was super useful, and after reading it I made a few tweaks to my profile that I think will help me in the future. The toolkit was super helpful in understanding what to include in reviews and how to best use NetGalley. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking to step up their game as a reviewer!

This book really helped me to work with NetGalley in a more efficent way. The different and specific examples which where given throughout the book were very helpful. I coud adjust my profile with the help of the toolkit. Recommend every NetGalley-member!

A helpful guide to navigating Netgalley. It was such an easy read with great insights and overview, particularly the section on optimizing the profile page. Love that there were many hyperlinks to the We Are Bookish blog page for more comprehensive guides and resources. Highly recommend checking it out to learn more about this platform!

Love this book advocate toolkit!!! This will come in handy for using net galley!! Thank you very much

This toolkit was extremely helpful! I read this updated version after being on the platform for over 2 years and still learned so much!
Pros:
- Great insight!
- Really good and useful tips
- Learned more about how NetGalley works
- Social Media Handbook was so helpful!!!!

A great resource available to anyone who wishes to get started on NetGalley as a book advocate. It’s short, concise and easy to read. A great overview of everything you need to know to get started.
Thank you to Netgalley’s editorial blog We Are Bookish for providing this free and helpful guide.

This was an easy-to-navigate, succinct, guide for getting started on NetGalley. Thanks for making this available to us!

Very informative and has helped me understand the process of requesting ARCs and how to leave reviews to benefit other readers.

Extremely useful thank you. I really appreciate the amount of work and expertise Netgalley go to 9n their support of arc readers as a whole.

I have been advocating for books for about five years now, and I am always learning new things. It is great to have a toolkit that helps explain better ways to help books get noticed by readers. I appreciate these tools from NetGalley because they make my work even better.

The NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that every book reviewer, blogger, and advocate will find invaluable. The toolkit provides detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to effectively review books and engage with authors and publishers. The tips on crafting thoughtful reviews and the guidance on using social media to amplify one’s voice are particularly beneficial for both beginners and experienced reviewers alike.
One of the most helpful aspects of the toolkit is its section on building an audience. It offers practical advice on creating an authentic presence online, which is key for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the book community. Additionally, the emphasis on ethical reviewing practices sets a high standard for advocacy, promoting honesty and respect in book discussions.
Overall, the NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit is an essential reference for anyone passionate about sharing their love of books. Its thorough, yet approachable format makes it a must-have for those looking to elevate their reviewing skills and advocate for books effectively. Highly recommended!

This toolkit is a great resource to use when writing reviews on various platforms. I like how it provides what to consider, the audience and channel and feel that it is a great tool. It has helped me write better reviews and consider changing my reviews depending on the platform I'm writing for.

This was too general level with not enough specifics. I was hoping for some plan of action type things not just a hey you should do this attitude that only included the very basics.

This is a great tool providing tons of information on NetGalley! I started using NetGalley this year and this was so helpful in guiding me to curate my profile and bio, as well as including great tips on review writing and utilizing NetGalley for the best experience! Thanks We Are Bookish!

Very helpful lots of great info provided . The tools and tips will be put to use. This is great for someone who learning to navigate NetGalley

This helped answer the last few questions I had regarding the use of this platform, plus it helped me create the bio section of my profile.

A quick 31-page guide on how to use NetGalley and it's different features. Very clear, well-laid out and helpful. Great for new members to read; I would like to have read this information before setting up a profile.