Member Reviews

I didn't see too many differences between the original and revised Toolkits. Except maybe the section on content/trigger warnings, which I have mixed feelings about. Personally, I don't see the need for including trigger warnings in reviews. We're all adults.

For the most part, the Book Advocate Toolkit is an excellent reference for new and seasoned reviewers. It provides great advice for improving one's profile, as well as providing great tips for writing both positive and negative reviews. Five stars.

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Excellent resource! I love how this was set up to help utilize Netgalley in the most efficient way. Highly recommend to anyone who needs a little boost on the do and don’ts, especially with the profile section to get approvals for the books you really want.

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An excellent guide for newbies and existing NetGalley users. I wish I had this guide when I was first starting out! Everything is explained really well and clears up a lot of potential questions newcomers could have.

I fully recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their profile; thank you NetGalley!

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This guide was greatly insightful- it helped me get a better understanding of how to utilize this website as a new reviewer. It goes above and beyond at answering any questions I might have had. I also didn't know the Netgalley app has a text to speech feature! This is a very valuable resource to refer back to. Thank you so much!

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I loved this toolkit! Even though I've been a reviewer for a hot minute, this was a great refresh. I also learned some new things - ways to frame your profile, craft reviews, work with publishers, etc.

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This is actually amazing! Pretty much any question you could have about Netgalley is answered in a very detailed and easy to understand way. I felt it was very thorough and I truly appreciate not only all the information but the amazing graphs that go along with it. I 100% recommend downloading this if you are new to Netgalley. 10 out of 10!

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This is a clear and concise guide for all users on how to navigate and make the most of your NetGalley account. It includes everything from how to set up your profile, download your first book, and write your first review to tips and tricks for improving your feedback ratio and what to do if you DNF a book. As a NetGalley newbie, this was the perfect resource to get me set up and help me start reviewing.

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Thank you for this comprehensive toolkit! I really appreciate this as a newbie to the platform - I know what to emphasize now moving forward

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The "NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit" is a super helpful guide, even if you're not new to NetGalley. It helps you figure out what you should be doing in your requests and feedback details and clearly lays out all the features available. The book is graphically pretty and is a quick, easy read. It has tons of tips for members and and great reminders of things to look for and how to stay on top of your profile. This book is very helpful for anyone using NetGalley.

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This guide is very helpful to start on NetGalley but also to deepen and improve your experience. You will learn what NetGalley is, how to request a book, write a review and so much more!

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This is a great document which gives a great insight into when Camp Netgalley is and what we can do to get the most of it. Absolutely brilliant. I've really enjoyed getting involved in Camp Netgalley this year.

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NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is a perfect guide for users new to NetGalley. It efficiently relays information about key features and concepts, while also providing helpful examples when necessary. I find the book review tips especially helpful, as I often find myself stuck while writing reviews. This is a guide I can definitely see myself looking back at from time to time for guidance. Thank you NetGalley!

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I found NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit to be a quick read. The information explains how to navigate the website. This makes it a great starting point for anyone that is new to NetGallery or those who just want to improve their bios as well as their reviews.

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This was a neat, helpful and concise guide to helping promote books and posting your book reviews more effectively all across the net.

Who else could use some help making sure your voice is heard among the masses of other promoters online?
I know I sure appreciate any help I can get with that.

Thank you to Netgalley for creating this handy helper and for the complimentary e-book I received to review through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and the thoughts above are my own.

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Loved the Book Advocate Toolbook! So many little tips and tricks for navigating NetGalley. Reading this book helped me to understand the website better and will greatly improve my experience going forward. I recommend this Tool Book to anyone using NetGalley!

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A handy little book explaining how to use the site. It explained features that I wasn’t aware of and contains lots of tips and tricks which enabled me to make some positive changes to my profile. There are also links to additional information and articles which I intend to refer back to at a later date.

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This was a very helpful resource, especially for me as a still somewhat new reviewer. I would love even more support around writing helpful and effective reviews. I look forward to more tips via the forthcoming social media toolkit.

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This is such a handy guide. It helped me add links to my profile. The graphics within are clear and easy to read. It taught me that the Netgalley shelf app has a text to speech feature.

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Such a helpful guide for getting the most out of Netgalley! Especially loved the tips, tricks and tools page! Thanks Netgalley!

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The NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit is vital in your journey to reviewing books and obtaining approvals for advanced copies of digital, audio, and paper books. I found the advice on review writing and what to do on DNF books very valuable.

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