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Super useful info to have on hand! A few things I didn’t know, and as someone who mainly reviews on StoryGraph a few tips that make other platforms seem pretty accessible!

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This is so great! The art style NetGalley does for these is really adorable, and it's nice to see them all have a cohesive theme. I think these handbooks do a great job demystifying the online bookish space. The fact that they take the time to not just have specific advice for different social media platforms, but also make sure to set out a best practices for overall etiquette was so nice to see.

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Thank you netgalley for such an incredible resource. I personally found it extremely informational and helpful. I will apply the knowledge moving forward on my social medias.

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This guide has a lot of helpful information for those are new to bookish social media or who want to branch out to another platform. Right now I have only invested in establishing an Instagram account with a focus on photos, but I would like to branch out to videos and video focused platforms. I will be referencing this guide as I make that transition!

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This is a very helpful guide to the do's and don'ts of social media for book reviewers. I learned a lot and will be putting much of it into practice.

I will not be using some of these platforms, but they have opened my eyes to the best practices on my top choices: TikTok—BookTok, Instagram—Bookstagram, and Facebook. I am making adjustments.

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I wish I'd had this social media guide when I first started posting reviews on the books I read. I know that reviews are HUGE for authors, and I love being part of their success. Knowing how to do platforms other than Facebook is so helpful and is something I can use going forward.

Thank you, NetGalley for putting this together!

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Thank you to the publisher, this was a great resource for all types of book content creators and a how to for people looking to start their journey into this wonderful community.

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This is a useful introductory handbook to various times of social media for book reviewers. I didn't learn a lot new about the platforms I currently use (Instagram and Goodreads), but I could see myself using this if I decided to try a new app, like TikTok.

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This is great! It has basics for those new to book reviews on social media and tips for veterans! It is a handy and helpful guide.

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The Social Media Handbook was very helpful! I picked up quite a few tips and tricks to help post on my Instagram and my other socials!

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I always love when NetGalley releases useful info guides to assist early book reviewers succeed and I love that this one is focused on social media which is where most of us hang our hat with bookish content and getting publishers attention for advanced copies! I’ve been on bookstagram/NetGalley reviewing advance books for about 3 years and booktok for about 2 years now, so I already knew a lot of the information in this guide but there was still a lot of helpful tips (and reminders) in there for the more seasoned reviewers!

I also just need to say that this guide is incredibly visually appealing. There are some great graphic designers at NetGalley!!!

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Great tips for managing a bookstagram and social media & how to get started. Thanks for NetGalley for this information.

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perfect for those who are beginners in the bookstagram community and book blogging community. would 5/5 recommend

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I've been wanting to start a bookstagram or booktok for a while, and the advice in this handbook was really informative. I think it will be helpful in the future.

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Whether you're a seasoned social media pro or want to start this guide is for you. It includes guides to various platforms, dos and don'ts, and a guide to inclusivity.

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What a quick and informative handbook! I think this will be particularly helpful for people who have been consuming content on social media but don't really know how to go about starting their own platforms. I appreciated the tips on making your posts more accessible.

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A comprehensive guide to bookish social media! Covers everything from the very basics of creating an account to photo staging tips. Thank you NetGalley!

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A very useful guide for placing reviews on social media, increasing views and producing interesting content., I found this booklet very helpful. I recommend it.

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I'm unsure if this needs a review or is even affecting my Feedback Ratio, but it was indeed helpful. A lot of the information was knowledge I had already gained through friends and social media posts regarding NetGalley. I'm not really a social media human regardless, so it's something to think about and I'm happy to have a resource to turn to if I do enter into the world of BookTok or Bookstagram. There's always room to grow and I appreciate the easy-to-read handbook NetGalley created just for this.

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informative and engaging. truly an appreciated guideline booklet. and the fact that its easily accessible makes it even better!!

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