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This is so helpful! This is perfect for anyone needing tips and tricks for NetGalley. I definitely suggest checking it out.

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This is a great updated version of the Book Advocate toolkit, I especially loved the examples of what makes a good review! I think this will be incredibly helpful for anyone that is new to ARCs, DRCs, and ALCs. and navigating NetGalley. Thank you for making this!

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This toolkit is SO helpful and informative! I went through it step-by-step and followed all of its advice and instructions to update my bio and profile. Thank you, NetGalley!!

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This was incredibly helpful on my first day using NetGalley, thank you for the information and all of the tips!

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📚✨ Just finished diving into this super handy guide on how to navigate NetGalley, and wow, is it a game changer! From picking the right publishers to selecting the books that truly speak to you, it's packed with tips that make the whole process so much easier. I even learned what that orange pencil icon means next to certain reviews—mind blown! And let’s be real, we all have those books we just can’t finish. This guide gives some thoughtful advice on how to handle those "did not finish" moments without feeling guilty. 🙌

Big shoutout to NetGalley and We Are Bookish for putting this together! 📖💖 I know I'll be referencing it whenever I'm in need of some bookish guidance. If you’re looking to level up your reviewing game, I highly recommend checking it out! Let’s keep supporting each other in our reading journeys! #BookCommunity #NetGalley #BookReviews

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This is a nice guide for someone who is new to NG. I have been using NG for a few years now and I was already aware of these tips. It was nice to see an example book review though, as I am always unsure of how long my reviews should be.

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The toolkit was a nice update for reviewers. I was not aware of several strategies and what to dos. Thanks We Are Bookish

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This handy guide was extremely helpful in helping figure out how best to use NetGalley, pick publishers and books I want to review and how to create a very constructive book review. Finding out what the orange pencil means beside a review was very cool! Also when I have a book that I can’t finish, the most appropriate way to review a did not finish book. I will be referencing this guide often! Thank you NetGalley and We Are Bookish for the opportunity to read this guide!

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Very helpful thank you. Lots of good tips for not requesting too many books, building an attractive profile and how to write a review others will want to read. Looking forward to the social media toolkit.

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This toolkit has a lot of helpful information for both new and seasoned users of NetGalley. Topics are organized into three sections:
1. NetGalley 101 (setting up your profile, types of books, how to request books, etc.)
2. Writing reviews (how to write, how to DNF, etc.)
3. Other tips and tricks

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Very useful refresher of everything that is important when managing NetGalley profile. I wish it had more info on badges though.

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This has helped me to start requesting more netgalley books and helped me with upping my review game

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Handy little guide for navigating NetGalley. Definitely worth a read through regardless of how long you’ve been on the site.

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Excellent and useful guide, I find this very helpful and will refer to it frequently. thanks. Particularly liked to see the construction of negative points.

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Such a fun and helpful guide to being an excellent NetGalley member. Thank you for this. I appreciate it so much!

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Thank you for giving me help with the toolkit, will definitely have to give this a read again in the future
5 stars

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I love how NetGalley just compiles detailed info in a document and give it out for free to help us readers promote reading. Like HELLO? How cool is that!?

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Thanks for offering this "toolkit", which contains lots of tips and good advice for both novice and experienced NetGalley reviewers.

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This toolkit was very helpful! There were several tips that I did not know about beforehand such as how to withdraw a request. The review example was detailed and explained why to include certain things. I will definitely be referencing this toolkit in the future.

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I joined Netgalley a while back and wasn't very successful in acquiring ARCs. While browsing the site I came across this toolkit.
This is a great resource for those looking to utilize Netgalley. There are many tips and useful tidbits of information. I am glad I found this and I think this will help me to be a better reviewer and gain access to more ARCs. I highly recommend this to anyone wishing to get started on Netgalley.

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