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This is definitely a helpful read! I found the insights and tips very valuable and will be utilising this from now on.

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NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit has been extremely helpfull. I used the tips within to update my profile page. I have been using NetGalley since 2016, so you could say I should know it all. However, I was still able to learn a few things by reading this. So if you are new to NetGalley or you are an old pro, you can still find some useful tips within this resource. Definitely pick it up if you are a NetGalley Member.

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I really appreciated the idea of updating this toolkit. This is suitable both for new and old members, providing you with clear information about how to orienteer on their website and how to write reviews What I loved the most are the ideas on how to structure a review, do's and don'ts and what to do when you dnf a book. Thank you so much for this important information!

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This updated Book Advocate toolkit is a must-read for anyone new to NetGalley. It's got some fantastic tips and guidance for ensuring that you get the best out of the site but its' also great if you have been a member for a while and just need a refresh.

I have been with NetGalley for several years now and I really valued this reminder of how reviews should be structured and how to best position yourself to be approved for advanced digital copies from publishers.

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This is a great idea for any NetGalley user - old or new. It explains everything really well and I like that they updated it to include the newer additions. I also like that they added what to do for dnfs.

I'll definitely keep this on my shelf and hope to see even more updates to it whenever NetGalley does something great. I also like that it's nice and bright and a lot of cool designs all over that kept my attention - I'm glad it just wasn't blocks of text.

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Great tips on how to get started and helps clarify the details of getting selected for an ARC. Perfect starting point for newbies to netgalley

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This is a great document for those new to Net Galley and to reviewing books. It gives detailed information for how to navigate the website and how to best utilize the tools provided by Net Galley.

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This toolkit is perfect for both new and old reviewers. I have been reviewing Netgalley since 2013, and this kit mentioned a few things I should be doing to keep my account relevant to publishers who may look at it before approving me for a book I have requested. I love how easy it was to click on links to get more in-depth information on interesting topics. I highly recommend this to reviewers new to NetGalley and reviewers who have been here for a few years or more.

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This is a great reminder of the wonders of Net Galley. It's full of useful hints and tips, as well as ideas to encourage us all to love books and share that love around.

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great and perfect resource for people who start using NetGalley. Also interesting for people who already have some experience using this website.

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I was looking all over for some tips on how best to navigate NetGalley so this was the perfect fine. Very informative and helpful!

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Good and basic intro for newbies in NetGalley. A very important guide for the beginners in NetGalley universe. This though should not be asked for review.

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This is a great tool for those who are new to netgalley or an even just unsure of exactly how to use some areas of and around Netgalley. I have been on here for around one year and there are still things I don’t know, so this book was incredibly helpful. :)

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Thank you for creating the Toolkit! I think the toolkit is simple and easy to ready and following along. I also really like all the snapshot that were added for a visual. I am a visual person with reading so this helped my brain process the content better. :)

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This was benificial for someone like me who is new to net galley. I am enjoying it but this answered so many questions for a new reviewer like myself

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Thanks for all the recent guides, Netgalley! I appreciate the help and support for your users, especially those of us who are long-term and always looking for ways to improve!

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I found this guide to be very helpful. I am always looking for ways to improve my reviews, especially for audiobooks; so I especially appreciated the pointers for reviews, The examples provided were clear. The entire guide provided for a quick read and it was packed full of helpful information. Thank you @netgalley for providing this.

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This is a much more thorough updated and revised version of the Book Advocate Toolkit. I appreciate that there are links to request tips, information about using the NetGalley Shelf App, and links to resources. They also explain the feature known as "the orange pencil", and what to do if you DNF a book. I also see that there is a Social Media Toolkit coming soon, and I am really looking forward to that!

Thanks NetGalley/We Are Bookish!

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Not sure how to use NetGalley? Fear not. The book advocate toolkit is here!

I love NetGalley but have made many newbie mistakes upon requesting and reviewing ARCs from some of my favorite publishers. I like the layout of the newly revised guide making it easy to navigate topics of relevance. I found the embedded YouTube and NetGalley links providing additional in-depth help and content to be extremely useful. My favorites are the review tips, FAQs, and Do’s & Don’ts. The table of contents will direct you to a section of interest or it can read straight through it in less than 1 day if not 1 hour.

This is an excellent toolkit. With only 31 pages, it’s short and concise with helpful visuals on every page. I would highly recommend this to new users on NetGalley. Wish I had downloaded and read it sooner!

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Thank you for this excellent resource, especially for those new to NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy.

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