Helpful! I only wish I had read this before I requested 8 million books. Now I have quite a bit of reading to do in order to get a good feeedback ratio.

Useful resource for helping to create meaningful feedback. NetGalley does a fantastic job of allowing users to find new authors and for books to find an audience so it’s no surprise that their guide is useful.

This advocate Toolkit provides great tips to optimize the NetGalley experience. I enjoyed learning tips to improve my chances to get titles I am excited about. I learned some new things on how to better use my platforms to create content/reviews. It also gave me tips on how to improve my chances to get selected for books and how to be strategic in requesting titles. Thanks Netgalley for putting this together!

This is a helpful toolkit for understanding NetGalley and book social media. Thank you for the resource!

This book offers fantastic advice on approaching ARCs. It had so many helpful tips, including tips for bookstagram and booktok accounts which I found very useful.

This toolkit is a must read! I wish I had read this prior to going on a giant request spree after joining and getting denied for quite a few books. This is full of helpful information regarding how to navigate NetGalley, build up your platform, and how to review.

A few items were incredibly helpful for me regarding how to review.
- Describe the plot in 1-2 sentences in case your review gets reposted somewhere that does not include the synopsis.
- Include narrator feedback on audiobooks.
- Always include that you received an ARC/DRC due to FTC requirements

Such a great source of advice on how build up my NetGalley profile. I will keep referring to it regularly.

Really helpful for those starting out on NetGalley but also for those starting their bookish social media as well!

Very helpful book for everyone starting on NetGalley! Thank you for the resource!
I found it especially helpful to read the tips for goodreads, writing reviews, and bookstagramming.

This was surprisingly helpful. Great tips and info! Definitely worth a look.
Will go back and reference again for sure.

NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit: A Gem for New and Seasoned Reviewers
Overall Impression: NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their NetGalley experience, be they a bookish newbie or a seasoned reviewer.

What I Loved:

Clear and Concise: The toolkit is well-organized and easy to navigate. It breaks down information into manageable sections, making it a breeze to find what you're looking for.
Beginner-Friendly: For those new to NetGalley, the guide offers a clear walkthrough of setting up your profile, requesting ARCs, and understanding member types.
Advanced Tips: Even experienced reviewers will find valuable nuggets of wisdom. The toolkit delves into crafting strong reviews (including tackling those tricky critiques) and maximizing your reach with social media strategies.
Engaging Format: The use of visuals and quick tips keeps the information accessible and interesting.
Areas for Improvement:

While the toolkit covers a lot of ground, it could delve deeper into specific social media platforms and best practices for each.
It might be helpful to include a section on NetGalley etiquette, such as deadlines and communication with publishers.
Recommendation:

This toolkit is a goldmine of information for anyone interested in becoming a NetGalley book advocate. Whether you're eager to dive into the world of ARCs or refine your reviewing skills, this guide equips you with the tools you need to succeed. Highly recommend!

This is such a helpful guide. Thank you so much for putting this together for content creators to reference!

This was helpful getting me over my imposter syndrome with writing my first review. I do think that an updated version would be helpful since the social media landscape is ever changing. Overall it’s a good starting point!

This was very helpful, thank you! I appreciate everyone who works on these materials for us. Being a reader on NetGalley is such a great opportunity for book lovers!

I wish I would have had this at the very beginning of my bookstagram. It’s a helpful, concise overview of the do’s and dont’s of book reviewing. I went the way of trial by fire, which ended with a bookstagram I enjoy and am proud of - but was fraught with frustration. Thank you NetGalley for an easy to use tool for book reviewers.

I thought this was a really good overview for a new bookish influencer. It showed the different platforms most people are on (though I feel like Discord is still ignored too much by publishers and other professionals; there are so many authors and readers on discord) and a good start for content to create. Tips on review writing and etiquette were good too. I also liked the feature on accessibility and the reminder to be careful with your personal information while getting involved in bookish communities. It wasn’t something I was expecting.

“Avoid the request spree.” — Way to call me out, NetGalley! I kid, I kid. Mostly. I definitely used to do this at first and now have some catching up to do so if you’re new to this, I would take that advice seriously. I love all the books I’ve been approved for and WILL review them all, no matter how old, but it can get pretty overwhelming sometimes so limiting yourself to a few ARCs at a time only is very good advice.

This is very helpful in learning how to use NetGalley! I am excited to read and review more books on NetGalley.

A pretty concise and handy resource for both beginners and intermediate end users. In this cases, the material is specifically addressing book reviewers, but the material presented is good information and strategy for anyone in online social/influencer/creator type spaces. The presentation makes it simple and easy to digest, but also easy to call back on and refresh. Well thought out and put together.

This is a really great tool that I wish I had found earlier. The layout is perfect, it allowed me to see some areas that I can improve on with my profile and book reviews.

This is a really helpful tool for anyone wanting to learn how to provide the best possible reviews. I love the attention to detail. It delivers exactly what it says it does and should be read by anyone new to NetGalley. Thank you so much for providing us with this helpful and invaluable tool!