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This made me understand so much about netgalley. I learnt a lot about how netgalley works and about how to manage my social media account. This handbook was very very helpful

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This had a lot of interesting information for posting on social media. I only use Instagram and knew most of these things. However, it was a nice refresher and gave me some inspiration. If I ever decide to post on other social media platforms, it's definitely something that I will refer back to when getting started.

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This was a helpful and straightforward book about social media. It goes over all the different social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Next, it discusses general social media dos and don'ts,creation tips as well as describing the fundamentals for each site for books. It also does an excellent deep dive into book reviews as in tips, writing across platforms, and retail platforms. Lastly, it discusses different strategies and aspects of content creation. I think this will be helpful for people that want to make content online but don't know how to.

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NetGalley’s Social Media Handbook provides a fantastic overview for book reviewers. This handy guide assists reviewers in planning, creating, and sharing their reviews across various platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.

I found the section on composing and sharing photos of books on social media particularly helpful.

While the page design is beautiful, I found the white text on light backgrounds difficult to read. Several sections were hard to decipher when viewed in dark mode on the NetGalley reader. Additionally, there is no option to send the book to Kindle.

Overall, this was a valuable read that I could easily breeze through. It provided me with great ideas for expanding to other platforms and growing my audience. This is a must-read for any NetGalley reviewer, whether they are just starting out or looking to refresh their skill set.

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This handbook is a useful and well-structured guide for improving online presence as a reviewer. I liked its practical approach, with straightforward tips on creating and promoting content across different platforms. The advice on engagement, content planning, and tools like Canva is especially helpful. I also appreciated the focus on accessibility and best practices for interacting with publishers and authors. However, some sections feel a bit basic for those with experience. Overall, it’s a well-organized resource and worth reading for anyone looking to refine their social media strategy.

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I’m an established bookish content creator and I still found some great tips here! I like that it covers multiple platforms and how they can work together. I would highly recommend if you’re new to the space.

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This is so cohesive and helpful! I took so many notes, especially for the bookstagram, booktok, and audiobook sections. I can't wait to put them all to use.

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This is a fantastic guide for anyone looking to start their Bookstagram journey! It covers all the essential how-tos, from creating eye-catching content and engaging with the bookish community to growing your audience and building relationships with publishers. The tips are practical, easy to follow, and incredibly helpful—especially for beginners who may feel overwhelmed. Whether you're looking to share reviews, participate in book tours, or simply connect with fellow readers, this guide offers actionable advice to set you up for success. A must-read for aspiring book influencers who want to make the most of their platform!

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Holy cow does this NetGalley Journal have everything you need when starting a reading journal. It is greatly helpful and I plan on using it in future reading journals!

If you are anything like me (lacking artistic ability and lack of time to create a reading journal) then this is going to save you so much time and hassle!

I am so happy that I was able to discover this little treat and I can't wait to use this in the future! It is going to be extremely helpful in tracking my ARC reads, and any reads in general.

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Fantastic guide for new reviewers like myself. Can't wait to start reviewing after getting all kinds of tips from this.

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This handbook is full of useful information for sharing reviews on social media. I have written reviews for my own personal use for years, but I am just venturing into sharing them on social media. This is a resource I can refer to often.

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This handbook was really helpful . It gave very insightful and helpful tips on how to share reviews on social media

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Everything you need to get started as a bookish content creator. I love how the material is very clearly organized into infographic-like pages sorted by platform/purpose.

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I found this to be very informative and helpful! The layout of the information was really clear and engaging.

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This is a useful resource for those just getting started on social media. It gives information on how to get started on the platforms along with tips for managing your account once you've started posting. Even though I've been on social media for a couple of years, I was able to glean some useful information. Thanks for such a great resource!

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Thank you for all the tips! Thank you for all the tips! Thank you for all the tips! Thank you for all the tips!

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This is a very basic overview of the different types of social media and how to create and post content. It gives good tips on writing reviews. It's good for what it is. I was hoping for a little more deeper dive into the social media platforms. It works fine for someone just starting to post reviews on the different platforms.

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This handbook was beyond helpful!
It gave tips and advice and even common rules for reviewing and sharing book content in social media. I created a content calendar and my views and follows has gone up within one week. I've already recommended it to multiple new bookstagramers!
It's great to have to go back to later for more tips if I wanted to add a new social media platform like YouTube.

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This guide is very useful in determining how to best approach bookish content and book reviews in social media. It provides specific advice for different platforms as well general overall advice on setting up your profile and how you want to present your content. Lots of do's and don'ts are included, some I hadn't thought of like don't use quotes from ARCs as it may not be finalised yet. Lots of food for thought and practical advice.

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NetGalley’s Social Media Handbook is a very informative guide for new and old bookish content creators alike. With many helpful tips and ideas for posting book related content across social media platforms, it is a great and impactful resource. Love NetGalley’s commitment to helping users navigate bookish content - read this if you’re looking for some helpful tips!

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