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Thank you for all the information shared in NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit! I found the information very helpful and plan to utilize it in the future

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Having been on NetGalley for several years, I thought I would have a read to look for hints at how to polish up my processes and reviews. This guide was perfect guiding reviewers through step by step - looking forward to the ‘soon to be released’ Bloggers tips!
A great little read for newbies and experienced reviewers- thanks ☺️

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An excellent upgrade to the reviewers toolkit enabling us to do justice to the books we read. There’s enough here to make sure we know what is required of us.

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Wow! I really enjoyed reading NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit. I was looking for tips on how to write book reviews without giving away too much, and this toolkit totally saved me. I learned a lot of valuable tips, thanks to this guide. My only regret is not reading it sooner, as I wasn't aware that NetGalley had such a helpful resource. Thank you so much, NetGalley, for always saving the day!

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This guide is filled with a variety of tips and tricks for users of NetGalley. The information is well laid out and easily digestible, including everything from navigating the platform to crafting great reviews. Whether you are a new or tenured user of NetGalley, this toolkit is a valuable resource for anyone looking to be a stronger book advocate.

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The Book Advocate Toolkit is a concise, direct resource for NetGalley newbies. I read the original Book Advocate Toolkit when I first joined, and though that was useful this feels like a marked upgrade. This version brings NetGalley users in from the very beginning, walking them through useful things to include in a profile and reminders that Read Now books can help get one started.

It very much feels as though someone at NetGalley has been taking note of common questions that crop up on various Internet forums (Goodreads, Reddit, etc.) and took pains to answer those questions here. They've also split out the social media part of things (looks like a specific social media toolkit might be coming in the future), which makes sense, as how to run a bookstagram account feels like a very different conversation than how to get your NetGalley account up and running.

This is a resource that serves a specific purpose, and it's doing it well. Would very much recommend to new NetGalley users.

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I’m not sure why I waited so long to download this guide, but i’m glad I did! It has a ton of useful information and has helped me gain insight on the platform. I highly recommend it if you plan to take your account seriously.

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I made some useful changes to my profile after reading NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit. The PDF was thoughtfully crafted to assist readers with writing reviews to allow for higher chances of receiving advanced reader copies. Thank you We Are Bookish and NetGalley!

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This is extremely helpful! Thank you for the information. I have reviewed books on NetGalley for a couple of years now, and I was able to learn new things from this toolkit that will help me in my future reviews.

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I am grateful that I read this book as soon as I did! I appreciate and develop a deeper understanding how to write a good review. I learned a lot and it was definitely worth the time to look at it

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I didn't see too many differences between the original and revised Toolkits. Except maybe the section on content/trigger warnings, which I have mixed feelings about. Personally, I don't see the need for including trigger warnings in reviews. We're all adults.

For the most part, the Book Advocate Toolkit is an excellent reference for new and seasoned reviewers. It provides great advice for improving one's profile, as well as providing great tips for writing both positive and negative reviews. Five stars.

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Excellent resource! I love how this was set up to help utilize Netgalley in the most efficient way. Highly recommend to anyone who needs a little boost on the do and don’ts, especially with the profile section to get approvals for the books you really want.

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An excellent guide for newbies and existing NetGalley users. I wish I had this guide when I was first starting out! Everything is explained really well and clears up a lot of potential questions newcomers could have.

I fully recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their profile; thank you NetGalley!

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This guide was greatly insightful- it helped me get a better understanding of how to utilize this website as a new reviewer. It goes above and beyond at answering any questions I might have had. I also didn't know the Netgalley app has a text to speech feature! This is a very valuable resource to refer back to. Thank you so much!

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I loved this toolkit! Even though I've been a reviewer for a hot minute, this was a great refresh. I also learned some new things - ways to frame your profile, craft reviews, work with publishers, etc.

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This is actually amazing! Pretty much any question you could have about Netgalley is answered in a very detailed and easy to understand way. I felt it was very thorough and I truly appreciate not only all the information but the amazing graphs that go along with it. I 100% recommend downloading this if you are new to Netgalley. 10 out of 10!

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This is a clear and concise guide for all users on how to navigate and make the most of your NetGalley account. It includes everything from how to set up your profile, download your first book, and write your first review to tips and tricks for improving your feedback ratio and what to do if you DNF a book. As a NetGalley newbie, this was the perfect resource to get me set up and help me start reviewing.

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Thank you for this comprehensive toolkit! I really appreciate this as a newbie to the platform - I know what to emphasize now moving forward

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The "NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit" is a super helpful guide, even if you're not new to NetGalley. It helps you figure out what you should be doing in your requests and feedback details and clearly lays out all the features available. The book is graphically pretty and is a quick, easy read. It has tons of tips for members and and great reminders of things to look for and how to stay on top of your profile. This book is very helpful for anyone using NetGalley.

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This guide is very helpful to start on NetGalley but also to deepen and improve your experience. You will learn what NetGalley is, how to request a book, write a review and so much more!

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