Member Reviews

There are so many fantastic tips and tricks in here, and even though I've been on Netgalley a few years now, it showed that there's always even more to learn.

First off, I really enjoyed the style of this guide. It made the information inside feel more accessible and easier to read through, without being overly-stylized as to hinder the information itself. It was really well-done overall, and I loved the graphics that accompanied certain tips.

I also really appreciate that this guide is aimed to be a constant help, rather than just being for beginners. It's something that can, and should, remain something I turn back to when I'm stuck on something, or need a reminder of how to do something. (The reminders of 'avoid the request spree' and 'review as you read' are something most of us need, at one moment or another).

A lot of time is also spent on describing various social media platforms and the bookish communities that exist on them, and this was another thing I really appreciated. This can be extremely helpful to both people new to books/reviewing and to people who've had accounts for ages. It makes all forms of publicity/reviewing seem valued, and gives reviewers inspiration to potentially expand their reach to other platforms.

Overall, this was a fantastic guide, and I'm glad this exists now, both for my own use and for new reviewers coming along.

Was this review helpful?

A wonderful collection of tips for the NetGalley reviewer, across multiple platforms. I love the page on accessibility and the reminder to use content warnings. A very comprehensive 'how to' guide for reviewers. Perhaps not so useful for librarians/booksellers, but great for reviewers..

Was this review helpful?

A good brief introduction to the process of being a NetGalley reviewer whatever platform you happen to use. This guide will give you the confidence to find your place in the reviewer community before you even read the first page of your first review book.

Was this review helpful?

Very informative for all book reviewers to be able to create the best reviews possible through NetGalley.

Was this review helpful?

This handy toolkit is useful for anyone who want's to get better at advocating for their favorite books here on NetGalley!

Really happy they put together this resource for us, the guides were very helpful. I feel like I have improved as a book advocate!

Was this review helpful?

Excellent tips given in this booklet. Some did not apply to me ie I don’t listen to audiobooks and I don’t blog but I did enjoy reading about the various tools available. Thank you for providing this information.

Was this review helpful?

Love this little book lots of hints and tips to get the most out of your time on the NetGalley site and really helpful information on writing reviews and blogging. Really liked it.

Was this review helpful?

A very helpful tool for Netgalley users. There was a lot of focus on tips for blogs and social media reviews. A great read for both newbies and long time users.

Was this review helpful?

This is really great. Taught me some neat tips and tricks. Thanks NetGalley. A read well worth it.

This book gives you all the information you need to be successful in building your reading profile and getting noticed by the big publishers.

Was this review helpful?

Excellent resource - I wish I had read this when I was starting with Bookstagram. Very helpful! Everything you need to know for all the most popular book reviewing platforms.
:)

Was this review helpful?

The NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is a great resource for those that love to read and share books. It provides tips for writing better reviews and how and where to share your reviews. There are guides for expanding your book reviewing to YouTube and TikTok and creating your own blog. If you are looking to up your book reviewing game, this toolkit is the perfect starting point.

Was this review helpful?

I’ve been a member and this guide is a nice refresher. Good content. It has do’s and don’ts, tips about giving reviews, blogging or posting on social media.

Was this review helpful?

A well-written and easily understood information booklet. Essential reading for anyone who wishes to improve their book reviewing skills. Visuals make it work perfectly and simple to understand.

Was this review helpful?

I am a new member of NetGalley and I’m still trying to figure things out. I think this free NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit Guide has a lot of great ideas and suggestions. I believe the information in this Guide will be very helpful. It’s a quick easy read with a ton of tips.

Thank you NetGalley for this useful tool.
#BookAdvocateToolkit #NetGalley.

Was this review helpful?

Great place for a beginner to start the NetGalley review process. The hints on using social media are well appreciated. A positive approach, easy to read and navigate.

Was this review helpful?

I’ve been a member of NetGalley for quite some time, and I have enjoyed the gift of books and the ability to read and review ARCs before publication. I also think that this free NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit Guide was beneficial. Ideas, suggestions, and the information found in this Guide will be implemented immediately and give me some great new thoughts and ideas for my blog, Instagram account, and Facebook sites. Thank you, @NetGalley, for some great ideas.

Was this review helpful?

A very helpful guide to reviewing NetGalley books. Thanks to We are Bookish for the toolkit. I learned a lot of new social platforms for reviewing books and how to create more effective hashtags and handles to have book reviews read.

#WeAreBookish #NetGalley #BookAdvocateToolkit

Was this review helpful?

This had great information for beginning netgalley users. There were also great ideas for those that are looking into getting more into the review side of things on social media. Great booklet.

Was this review helpful?

This is a fantastic "how-to". I love the visual format and the snippets of information. Very well separated into easy to find sections as they apply to you and your needs for reviewing and sharing books. I will be returning to this often.

Was this review helpful?

The book advocate toolkit is a resource for NetGalley members packed with tips on how to create a profile that is appealing to publishers, how to write reviews of all kinds (critical, audiobook, etc), and how to get started on social media platforms.

Was this review helpful?