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I found this handbook very helpful for my Instagram account and keep using it for reference! Especially since I am considering starting on TikTok.

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I'm impressed with how NetGalley manages to think of - and then write about - everything a reviewer will have quesions about. When I had questions about strategy for how to best use social media, I looked over the NetGalley website to see if their was any guidance offered. Lo, and behold, there was this entire handbook to read and use. Thank you NetGalley for thinking of everything and sharing it with reviewers!

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I Love NetGalley! Anything and everything provided to help make reviewing easier is so appreciated! This little tips and tricks handbook for Social Media helps take some of the guesswork out of the process.

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In 35 it's an effective document in explaining how to best optimize one's social media strategy on the most popular social media for book content (instagram, tiktok, youtube, blogs...). It also explains in detail what strategies to implement for best results and how to take pictures and decide how to post them. Very useful! Thanks for making it.

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"NetGalley's Social Media Handbook" is an invaluable resource for all book advocates, including librarians. This resource contains helpful tips and resources that I find are beneficial to anyone that must maintain social media accounts as part of their job description. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing this PDF download in exchange for an honest review.

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Even though I've worked in marketing and social media for much of my career, I thoroughly enjoyed this NetGalley Social Media Handbook and found it very resourceful.

Below are some of my favorite nuggets:
- It clearly outlines the benefits of each platform - X, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Goodreads, & Storygraph
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires U.S.-based readers to disclose who they received a review copy from. (Reminder to do this with each review)
- I forgot that I could/should tag the publishers in my reviews. I've been tagging the author (for 4.5-5 star reviews only) but completely forgot the publisher, so I'm going to start doing this!
- I also loved this idea and am going to start it too! Share that you've been approved Unless the approval email says otherwise, you should feel free to share the news that a new book has been added to your Shelf that you can’t wait to read.

Thank you, NetGalley and We Are Bookish! This is a wonderful resource for us all!

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This superb mini guide to social media is perfect! FULL of simple tips and tricks, especially for book reviewing. Great!

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Thank you so much for NetGalleys Social Media Handbook in this ever changing landscape of social media sites. It cannot help to read more information on improving and changing all posts to social media pages.

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This is a super helpful handbook to help guide readers through how to write an impactful social media review. As someone who has been working in social media for awhile, there were even some helpful new tips for me in there along with some great reminders.

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The Social Media Handbook provides great tips and information that I found extremely valuable as I started exploring different platforms to share my reviews. This resource shares insight on the best way to capture your target audience based on the platform you are using and also how to share your content across platforms in a meaningful way. What I especially appreciated about the handbook was the focus on accessibility do's and don't section, loved the inclusivity on a topic that can be easily overlooked on social media.

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This set of information for understanding best practices for NetGalley and social media has been so helpful, especially since I am new to the game. I have turned to them a couple of times within the last month. I wish I had a hard copy to hold in my hand! Thank you so much for sharing these and taking the time to distribute them. I have even shared some of the handouts with patrons who are trying to strengthen their reading journey for the year.

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Thank you so much for putting this together! It was incredibly helpful and I feel like it helps democratize the book reviewer space by sharing knowledge. I appreciate the level of detail and the breadth of social media sites covered.

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Many thanks to NetGalley for giving us readers lots of tips and hints for writing our reviews! Very handy!

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NetGalley's Social Media Handbook provided me with inspiration to become more active on social media to promote books I read and review. While there are tips for those who are already pros, the fact that I can refer often for strategies on how to enhance my presence across platforms is a perk. It removed the mystique behind some of the book promo influencers I follow or who pop up on my feeds. Thanks to the handbook, I'm more encouraged that my voice will begin to permeate more spaces, thereby ultimately enlarging my exposure to preferred and new publishers and authors.

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This is absolutely perfect and I can't wait to use the tips that are outlined. I'm new to reviewing on certain apps and this guide is really going to help me a lot.

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I loved this book and the fact that i can actually use this information and it feels very current and updated to how things are.

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I am absolutely impressed with this handbook! It offers an extensive and comprehensive guide that covers all the major social media platforms, making it an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the Bookstagram community. The wealth of information provided is truly remarkable, especially for those of us who are passionate about book-related content.

What stood out to me the most were the detailed Canva tips. These suggestions were not only practical but also highly creative, empowering me to elevate my design work. Additionally, the insights shared about Instagram were incredibly informative, especially for someone like me who wasn’t previously aware of some of the platform's more nuanced features and strategies.

This handbook is an essential tool, not just for newcomers to the Bookstagram space but also for seasoned content creators. Whether you’re just getting started or have been around for a while, this resource will certainly enhance your social media presence and help you optimize your content for maximum engagement.

I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this handbook – it's a must-have for anyone looking to refine their social media strategy and make the most of their online presence!

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The perfect companion for budding book reviewers! Being new to the world of bookstagram, I'm always looking for ways to improve my content and find new bookish friends, and this nifty little guide was a great starting point. Very well put together and visually pleasing!

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Super helpful guide to promoting the arcs I receive from Netgalley.
I like being able to support authors I enjoy. Sound advice for posting reviews and engaging on social media.

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I found NetGalley's social media handbook is very useful for someone who is interested in creating an account on booktok, bookstagram and/or start their own blog and/or a channel on Youtube. The handbook is very beginner friendly. While it may have been intended as a beginner guide, I still found it had very useful tips. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to have a clear understanding of a reader's role on social media.

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