NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit was very helpful for first time reviewers. The tips for building out our profile were helpful. The navigation guide was invaluable. I must say, it was because of this Toolkit that I withdrew a few additional review requests I had made. The advice to not overcommit yourself is good. This will help keep the reviewer’s feedback ratio at 80% or higher. This guide was the perfect length. It covered exactly what one needs to know without overloading the learner. I also appreciate that there is a guideline for a book one may choose to DNF, as this does happen. All around, this guide is wonderful.

This downloadable toolkit has plenty of tips to help the NetGalley newbie (like me) get their feet on the ground. It can be read in one sitting, but is definitely a book I'll save and refer back to.

I normally don't like digital text that has different colored backgrounds for different sections, but the graphics for this book are very well done. The font is clear and the relationship between background graphics and text actually made the text more readable than many such handbooks that I have looked at.

An excellent reference tool. Well done, NetGalley!

A useful guide for getting started with reviews on NetGalley; probably best for those new to the community.

This toolkit was very helpful for someone who is new to NetGalley and may have a lot of questions on where to start. This gave me a fantastic overview of what I should know to be engaged and successful here.

Great resource to use when you are just starting out writing reviews of books. I was able to take the information from the toolkit and apply it to my reviews.

This book was great for helping to navigate through NetGalley and help to better your reviews and such. Highly recommend if you want to be a book reviewer through NetGalley.

The NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit is like that friend who tells you exactly what you need to know without wasting your time. Whether you’re a fresh-faced NetGalley newbie or a seasoned request-clicker, this guide is packed with tips to level up your game. It’s clear, well-organized, and sprinkled with clever links to deeper dives—plus, it finally solved the mystery of the orange pencil (spoiler: it’s very cool). From polishing your bio and reviews to mastering the Shelf app and making peace with DNF decisions, this toolkit doesn’t just help you navigate NetGalley—it helps you shine for publishers and authors alike.

This toolkit is a fantastic starting point if you’re new to NetGalley. The information is organized, clear, and concise—perfect for avoiding that initial feeling of being overwhelmed. It breaks the process down into simple, manageable steps, and the document itself is short and easy to digest.

What I especially appreciated is the flexibility: you can read it straight through for a quick overview, or follow the many embedded hyperlinks for a much deeper dive into each topic. I did both—reading the concise version while also exploring the linked resources—and found the extra materials to be incredibly valuable!

The tips on writing a strong bio were particularly useful; I was able to make improvements to mine right away. Overall, it’s an excellent resource with a wealth of information, and I highly recommend it to anyone starting their NetGalley journey.

Thank you for the toolkit with tips about NetGalley. It’s been very helpful. I will continue to use it for current and future requests.

Very helpful information 5/5 stars

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This little handbook is so valuable as a newbie diving into NetGalley and trying to wrap your head around how everything works!

NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit was the perfect introduction for anyone getting started, or even those who wanted to freshen up. I loved how it was short, insightful, and flowed well through every process. This toolkit is beneficial to every reader!

This was a perfect intro to NetGalley, and I only wish I had seen it earlier in my NetGalley journey! It was full of great information as an orientation to NetGalley. This would be super helpful for anyone new to the NetGalley community.

Great source of information for reviewing books on NetGalley! I enjoyed the information given and have used some to help write some of my reviews with more clarity and personal experience!

Netgalley's Book Advocate Toolkit is a short, straightforward guide aimed at those just starting on Netgalley. It is useful for members who may have had a profile for a while and are looking for some tips to boost their profile a little.

The layout of the toolkit is clear and concise and easy to follow. It also contains many leaks to other useful information, making it an indispensable tool for book advocates of all types.

Overall, I found the toolkit informative and user-friendly. I only wish that I had used it sooner!

Thanks Netgalley for the ebook in return for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is very helpful to anyone that is new to Netgalley and new to reviewing. Thanks for this comprehensive guide!

Who knew that there were so many things I didn't know about Netgalley!? I found this toolkit to be very informative regarding my bio and other tools provided to Netgalley users. I wish I had known about some of them when I was just starting out! I expect to have an even better experience now that I know so many more things. Thank you, Netgalley!

The NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit was incredibly helpful! It’s packed with practical tips, clear examples, and easy to use strategies for promoting books effectively. I really appreciate the guidance it’s a great resource for both new and experienced reviewers.

I had downloaded the previous Book Advocate Toolkit and found it really helpful! I was happy to see that it's been updated and revised to include even more information this time. I've been using NetGalley for 10 years so I'm pretty familiar with the website and request process, but I always learn something new. I really appreciated the chart showing whether or not to leave a review if you DNF a book!

I appreciated the toolkit. It was a great overview of the site, and helped make sure I knew what to include in reviews.