This toolkit is by far super helpful in order to be the best possible book advocate. I am definitely saving this for future reference as it know I will be using this throughout my book reviewing career.!

A book advocate supports authors and publishers by reading books and leaving honest, well-written reviews on well-known book platforms where the public can read them and be influenced to read and review them as well.

Writing a well-rounded, professional-sounding review is more challenging than it sounds. I have always been a veracious reader, but I recently started to review books seriously and am still learning to do so effectively. NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit by We Are Bookish is a concise, well-written book review guide that helps you do that. It covers everything from tips for writing critical reviews of books in both electronic and audiobook formats to what to do if you cannot finish reading or listening to a book.

I liked the book's layout—especially the print size—because it was big enough for me to read without my eyes skipping. The muted pastel colors of the graphics allowed me to focus on the text while adding a touch of whimsy to an otherwise serious topic. It is also good to know that We Are Bookish plans to update the guide to reflect any changes in the review and/or publisher's approval guidelines.

Many thanks to We Are Bookish for publishing the guide and allowing me to share my feedback.

Super helpful guide and insight into NetGalley and ARC reading in general. Saved for future reference, will probably read a lot as a newbie to this world!

A quick and easy introduction to guide to NetGalley. Especially useful is the sample review, which can give reviewers a feel for what publishers would like to see.

This title is a wonderful primer to becoming a book advocate. It covers both the basics of leveraging the NetGalley application as well as detailing how to write a review that is beneficial for publishers to receive. I also appreciated the attention to when to mark a DNF book as will not provide feedback versus providing a written review but calling out the portion of the book that was read. Addressing these very real scenarios help me to feel prepared to begin requesting and reviewing books through NetGalley.

A helpful and informative guide to Netgalley. I’m just meeting the character limit as this is not a formal review.

I’m new to NetGalley so I thought I’d give this toolkit a read-through to help me get the hang of using this platform and making the most of it. I’ve been reviewing books on and off for years, both professionally and as part of my own personal goal for celebrating literacy and storytelling. I love the term, ‘book advocate,’ mentioned in this guide! What an apt term for readers who review books out of a love for them.

As a guide, this felt sufficient. The bullet-point format and fun page design made this easy to go through. It was a quick read. I appreciate the links to NetGalley’s other resources as well, which had more in-depth information about how the feedback ratio worked and what publishers here are looking for when they seek out reviewers and first readers for their books.

I would’ve appreciated if the social media guide was included in this toolkit as well, since social media platforms were already mentioned here. But I can see the usefulness in having these toolkits as their own stand-alone. An overall helpful introduction to NetGalley’s platform.

A great intro and toolkit as I get started as a new reviewer. It provides wonderful tips and tricks and prepare me to provide better reviews as I look forward to new authors and new books as they come out.

This was a very good resource book. It gave a lot of information that I will be able to use in my requests and reviews from now on.

This is exactly what I needed, I had no idea what to do or how NetGalley worked but this book gave me the insight I needed to write my reviews. When I have trouble writing I still go back to this book for ideas.

This toolkit provided excellent information to fine-tune my profile! The links to external sites to provide more detailed information are appreciated as well.

Starting Foundation

This laid out what to expect, how to navigate and resources for using NetGalley in an effective and systematic way when first joining or to be more proficient. I loved that it had sample verbiage of a review and hyperlinks to additional resources.

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Really great guide on how to approach reviewing books on NetGalley, the expectations around the content of the reviews, and even simple information like how to use NetGalley. Helpful especially for beginners, but definitely handy for anyone who hasn't used NetGalley in a while.

The "24: Book Advocate Toolkit" is a thorough and practical guide for NetGalley members, packed with tips to optimize profiles, manage feedback ratios, and craft engaging reviews. It offers clear, actionable advice with relatable examples, like how to handle DNFs or write professional book reviews.

The guide’s organization is excellent, with a clickable table of contents and easy navigation. Particularly valuable is the focus on maintaining a strong feedback ratio and building meaningful publisher relationships. Tips on social media engagement and review writing make it equally useful for both new and experienced users.

Overall, this toolkit is an indispensable resource for book advocates looking to elevate their NetGalley experience.

NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is an outstanding resource for anyone passionate about sharing their love of books. Packed with helpful tips, creative ideas, and actionable strategies, it empowers readers, bloggers, and reviewers to effectively promote the titles they adore. From crafting engaging reviews to leveraging social media platforms, the toolkit covers everything you need to amplify your voice in the bookish community. The layout is clear and easy to navigate, making it accessible for beginners while still offering value for seasoned advocates. A must-have guide for anyone looking to champion books with confidence and creativity!

This toolkit has been helpful with navigating NetGalley, reminding to keep feedback ratio close to (or above) 80%, as well as various book review tips. This is helpful for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge and skills as a reviewer and book advocate.

All you need to know for getting the most out of NetGalley! I am a reader as well as an indie author, so for me the toughest question was: do I stay registered as a reviewer or switch to author. I would love to do both but as that is not possible, and right now I only have one book and a reader magnet out, I am choosing the reviewer option. This book helped me get to that answer with very simple and clear guidance. It's also a book you can turn to when other questions pop up because it's only about 35 pages and the graphics are easy to understand. Great stuff!

I enjoy these too- books from NetGalley, full of helpful information for reviewers. Keep them coming! Fun activities and the ability to make this my own is also helpful.

The Book Advocate Toolkit offers a solid introduction to reviewing and promoting books effectively. It provides clear steps for crafting reviews, engaging with publishers, and building credibility within the bookish community. The tips on NetGalley etiquette and pitching to publishers are particularly helpful for those starting out. While the content is practical, it lacks in-depth insights for experienced book advocates. Still, its professional tone and approachable design make it a worthwhile read for anyone looking to become a more impactful book reviewer.

Very useful guideline for new Netgalley users.

I love the design, and it is easily digestible information!
All new users should absolutely review this book for tips and tricks.