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This was very helpful! Thank you for providing this. I also liked the design of it and found it very pleasing to the eye and set up in a way that was not overwhelming.

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Really fun instructions on how to be a reviewer, how to request and how the website works is a great guide for newbies and existing users of netgalley
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This was very insightful! I've been on NetGalley since June 2022, and it's been hard to get approved for books. This has been very informative on what publishers and authors are looking for when picking reviewers.

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I love this tool kit. I have it on my iPad and am keeping up to date with all of my books and reviews and adding new books I am looking forward to reading. It's very handy as it is digital.

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Thank you for giving me a tool kit!

So so helpful!
NetGalley is amazing and ijust can't fault it! You're amazing and the support you give to authors is amazing!

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This is such a fantastic guide introducing NetGalley. I really enjoyed the layout and design of each page!

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Gives good advise with helping to write reviews and recommendations on giving feedback on books and recommendations for % you should be at. Wish I would have fully read this before I got started.

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Good overview for people who are unsure where to start, like me. It was especially helpful pointing out that the audience of these reviews should be the publisher or author, not the general public like most reviews.

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This helpful, short guide is fantastic! I got a tour of NetGalley and improved my profile as I read through their tips and instructions. The book review tips pages are especially helpful and informative. The examples provided are great. I'm excited to start reviewing books!

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Wish I would have had this three years ago when I started! What valuable information to make the most of your NetGalley experience. This has it all and after reading it, I know I will have more intention and direction when I request and enjoy the books. Highly recommend!

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Thank you for creating this guide, I hope I can grow a better feedback radio and get approval for more books with the changes in my profile.

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This was so helpful! I haven't had much of a structure when it comes to my reviews and I've been stressed about being more diligent. This really helped me figure out a game plan.

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This Toolkit is full of helpful information and I wish that I had read this before I went on my first request spree and tanked my feedback ratio. I'm glad to know that it's not just me - there are just so many amazing books and I want to read them all!

The link to the NetGalley Knowledge Base is incredibly helpful and I'm grateful for all of the articles on all things NetGalley. I'm also excited to check out We Are Bookish more. I was wondering what the orange pencil meant! I'm glad that I've read this and I found the book review suggestions to be very helpful as well.

Thank you, NetGalley and We Are Bookish, for giving us the tools to succeed! I'm excited to check out the Social Media Toolkit next. Please keep making these.

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Short, concise, and very easy to read! As someone who has always written reviews for books they've read—you can never have enough tips about site navigation or review formatting.

Whether or not you're a new or reoccurring NetGalley reviewer, everyone can get something out of this little toolkit!

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This is an incredibly useful guide that I’ll be referring back to often—I only wish I had found it sooner! It’s packed with valuable insights and practical tips, making it a must-read for anyone starting on NetGalley. I highly recommend it to those looking to create a strong profile and write more professional, compelling reviews.

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This was seriously helpful! I plan to incorporate the tips in my profile and reviews. If you're new to netgalley or you aren't getting accepted for the books you'd like, I suggest you read this!

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I'm new to NetGalley and this was an extremely helpful resouce! This toolkit includes helpful information about navigating the NetGalley site, tips for getting approved for ARCs by publishers, best practices for writing reviews on NetGalley, and more.

I greatly appreciated the information about setting up a NetGalley profile. I will be implementing much of the advice provided about what to include in a profile in my own NetGalley profile, such as uploading a profile picture and stating which authors are my favorites to recommend on my social media pages, There several key pieces of information included in this toolkit that will benefit me immensly when using NetGalley.

I highly recommend this book to new NetGalley members who are looking for some guidance in setting up their profile, requesting titles, and writing reviews. I think more experienced NetGalley users can also benefit greatly from book review writing tips.

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Very helpful and visually pleasing guide. I thought I was good at reviewing but I realize now there are some components I can add to make it even more helpful. Thank you!

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A great guide on how to use NetGalley effectively. There is detailed explanations for a lot of steps and there are very good tips and tricks too. I am looking forward to using the knowledge I got from this toolkit effectively.

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Whether you're new to NetGalley or have been using it for a while, this guide is an incredibly helpful resource. It’s well-organized and packed with useful tips to enhance your experience, from optimizing your profile to writing stronger reviews.

I found the section on the NetGalley Shelf app particularly useful, and the review tips helped me refine how I approach feedback. The guide also clarified things I hadn’t fully understood before—like the meaning behind the orange or green pencil next to some reviews.

One of the most valuable insights was learning more about what publishers look for when granting access to ARCs. The DNF chart is useful in deciding when to use the "will not give feedback" option.

Overall, this is a useful resource for Netgalley book advocates.

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