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A very useful resource for new reviewers! A must read for people starting out on the world of book reviewing, it cointained helpful tips for all platforms.

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Great for those starting out and blogging, with basic information. Could have pointers to those publishing reviews and working with editors, or wanting to move in that direction.

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I found this guide helpful in understanding how to use NetGalley and write a good book review. I especially liked the colorful, easy-to-read layout of the material. Areas for improvement are:

1. It was difficult to find the disclaimer we are supposed to add to our reviews. Please make it clear everywhere there are NetGalley book review instructions and tips that we need to add a disclaimer stating we received a free copy of the publication in exchange for our unbiased reviews. A copy and paste example of this disclaimer (or one that is automatically populated in the review form box) for each publication would be helpful as well.

2. Explain how we tag NetGalley and publishers in our reviews.

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An excellent guide for NetGalley reviewers to learn how to write and share and improve their book reviewing skills. There are suggestions on how a review should be written and how it should be shared. There are instructions on how to open accounts and share on different social media sites. They cover the information that should and should not be on your profile and how to improve your ratings. The content was very informative with links to further helps.

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Excellent publication for anyone interested in reviewing books or blogging. Tons of suggestions on what to include in reviews and what publishers want you comment on. I’m sure I will refer to this very often in the future. #NetGalley #BookAdvocateToolkit

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A WEALTH of the best information on how to utilize Netgalley to your full advantage- based on what type of reviewer you are. It has tips for every reviewer, tips on how to format your reviews and how to get the most out of Netgalley if you're using: BookTok, Booktube, Bookstagram, Facebook, Goodreads, and so much more!

A lot of information I KNEW about, but there were a lot of things I did NOT and I really found this whole toolkit SO beneficial.
It speaks for itself, if you are new to Netgalley- or a seasoned reviewer looking for extra ways to bump up your visibility, definitely recommend checking this out.

I'll be using it in the future for scheduling and posting, as well as if I ever decide to venture out with reviewing on other platforms!

Thanks so much for this awesome and informative kit!

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Unfortunately I am unable to give feedback as I do not have the NetGalley Shelf App so am unable to download

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NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is a perfect guide for a new user of NetGalley.
With just the right amount of information and without any knowledge overload, it explains a user the essentials of book reviewing on NetGalley. It mentions different platforms a user can upload his reviews on and includes tips on how to be consistent.
As someone who has just joined NetGalley and reviews books on Instagram, I was often in search of good tools to edit pictures for my Bookstagram. This toolkit has helped me come across some good Apps like Canva which I will definitely be using in the future.
This toolkit is meant for those readers who are taking a huge stepping into this enormous world of book reviewing .

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Very informative. There are lots of tips and advice to help write better reviews and how to help grow your audience.

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Helpful summary to consider. Especially liked 'don't send negative reviews to authors' as I automatically hash tag everyone. Won't do that going forward.

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I liked and appreciated the tips at being successful on the NetGalley site. I liked how they talked about what members needed to know. Furthermore, I didn’t fully understand about the Feedback Ratio, the 101 scoop was informative. Likewise, I enjoyed the part about reviews, writing them, promoting them, different blog review formats, and reviewing your book on Booktube.

Not only that, but I was most impressed with the Bookish Social Media section, where many formats were discussed. I loved the Dos and Don’ts in reference to posting on your blog, bookstagram, booktube ad book tok.

Strategizing about where to put your reviews, planning, Bookstagram tips and hashtags were very helpful. I loved the tips on taking book pictures too.

This book has a plethora of helpful information for newbies and well-seasoned reviewers. I enjoyed the layout, the topics discussed, and how they walked the reader through what to look for in writing a post in all the different media formats.

For future reference, I now know what to look up and explore to keep growing. This booklet gave me a good insight into what I should spend time in my posts and where to post on the different social media outlets. Thank you Bookish for all you do.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I requested and received a copy of this book by the publisher/NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/

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This was a very helpful toolkit and I learned a lot of about how to navigate NetGalley! Thank you and I would be interested in future informative guides!

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As a NetGalley newbie, this book gave me some great ideas on getting started on the site. It contains tips and guides for every type of book reviewer and every social media platform. I will definitely refer back to this toolkit often and can't wait to put these great tips into practice!

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Very helpful and informative with engaging infographics. It covered a vast array of topics and helped me to understand how to use this site better.

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A useful guide for advancing my Netgalley membership and helping with book reviews. I didn't know Netgalley had so many resources. Now I know to look for more.

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The Book Advocate Toolkit is a quick and easy starting point for learning how to become a successful NetGalley reviewer. With lists of bullet points for how to write a good review, and how to effectively share those reviews, and links to further guidance when you need it, this is a good starting point for new reviewers and a great reference as you continue to expand your reviews for NetGalley.

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This is a helpful tool for someone who reviews books. I have been review Ming books for a while and lately I feel like I’m been in a rut when writing my reviews. I his has giving me new ideas of where to review and get ideas on writing reviews.

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A great toolkit put out by the masters. More than a few tips in here to help grow that feedback ratio and gain approvals from publishers. Thank you NetGalley!

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Helpful for reviews! Will take some items into consideration. Having just started Netgalley, I was a little unsure of how to crest late good reviews. This was definitely helpful with ideas and other resources to make great reviews.

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I would recommend this to anyone that’s getting started on NetGalley. The information is digestible, helpful, and thoughtful. It’s well-designed and has given me some great ideas on how to move forward on this platform. Wish I had read it sooner!

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