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This book lays out clearly and concisely the steps it takes to set up a profile, write an eye-catching bio, find titles to apply for plus much more. It helped me see the site from a publisher's point-of view when providing ARCs, and improve my own profile accordingly! Like any good reference manual, it covers all its bases while also providing links to resources for further reading, so I'd definitely say the Book Advocate Toolkit is a must-read for anyone starting out their NetGalley journey!

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Quick, easy to follow guide for using NetGalley. It is very detailed, even showing examples of what each page may look like when navigating through NetGalley. I really got some get insight from this Toolkit.
Learn to:
Set up an account
make your profile
Request and Read
how to write a review
understanding DNF

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Very helpful in cleaning up my profile! I made the appropriate edits and looking forward to restructuring my future reviews! Thank you <3

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Helped me understand how to be the best reviewer and how to spread my review on my various platforms in the best way possible.

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As a newcomer to social media, this toolkit was extremely helpful.

Thank you for providing this for aspiring book influencers/reviewers!

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Sad that it seems I missed this! Look forward to the next NetGalley event! Maybe something for the Fall season, or Winter? :)

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NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is an excellent resource for both new users and long-time members looking to refine their approach. It offers clear guidance on how to craft a profile that truly reflects the kinds of books you want to read, making it easier to connect with the right publishers. One of the most valuable takeaways is the emphasis on the feedback ratio—what it is, why it matters, and how to improve it. The toolkit also offers tips on writing meaningful, constructive reviews, which is especially helpful when learning how to offer criticism in a respectful and thoughtful way. Whether you're hoping to increase your chances of approval or simply want to become a more intentional reviewer, this guide covers it all in a concise, approachable format. I walked away with renewed confidence in my role as a reader and advocate. Highly recommend for anyone serious about improving their NetGalley experience.

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NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit was an amazing resource for people new to NetGalley like me! I think even existing members of NetGalley could benefit from this quick read on how to improve their profiles, writing reviews and feedback, and understanding the workings/purpose of NetGalley. This toolkit covers all things NetGalley, including how to use the platform and how to set up your profile.

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This is a fantastic introduction to NetGalley that provides information on how to get started, what publishers look for when choosing reviewers, how to structure your review, and so much more! It's simple, concise, and packed with great tips. I'd definitely recommend doing a quick read of this toolkit if you're a beginner to NetGalley, or even if you've been doing reviews for a little.

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Thank you so much Netgalley for putting this together for us. If you are new to Netgalley or just wanting to find ways to touch up your profile and rating this is exactly what you should read.

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As someone who is recently newer to Netgalley and trying to improve quality of my reviews in general, this was hugely helpful. A great resource!!

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Thank you Netgalley. This is a great resource to help a new netgalley reader out! This is my first foray into providing detailed feedback but I am excited to take this journey. Hopefully it will help me become a stronger writer as well.

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This is an incredibly helpful tool for learning how to navigate NetGalley. I wish I had come across it earlier in my engagement with the site, as I can see there are things I need to change in my account type and approach based on the tips shared here.

Visually engaging, easy to understand, and well worth the time it takes to read.

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This is a very clear and helpful guide for those on or interested in having a journey as a book advocate on NetGalley. The information is clear and easy to follow with a great visual layout. It has been invaluable to me in updating my profile and in working to write my reviews in a way that is most helpful and informative for both writers and readers . A really solid lay of the land, especially for newbies to this awesome experience. I will continue to refer back to this living document as an integral resource throughout my time with NetGalley.

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Its a quite helpful toolkit for users of Netgalley. Even if you are not a beginner, you should read it.

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Incredibly helpful for those just starting out here in the NetGalley community of reviews, or even to give long-time NetGalley members a quick refresher or to strengthen their own processes within the platform. A great resource and guide.

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Another really helpful guide for anyone getting started on netgalley. This was super helpful and explained things in simple terms. Recommend giving this a read before you dive into netgalley and reviewing!

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This was such a helpful guide on how to better use the site and ensure that I am representing myself as well as I can be!

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The Advocate Toolkit is the perfect reference guide of how to setup your NetGalley account. I was a bit lost when I got started on NetGalley, but this guide got me started on the right foot to success. I liked the tips for setting up my profile and writing a review. I feel confident now with future reads and reviews, thanks NetGalley!

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Great resource for writing reviews! Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing with NetGalley's members!

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