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Great intro to how to review on NetGalley. The illustrations are clear and helpful, and there are plenty of links to different knowledge bases. I recommend d this to anyone who wants to use NetGalley but isn’t sure how to get started.

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Thank you to Net Galley for this helpful resource guide for reviewing books and using the Net Galley app! As I start my book blog and reviews, this guide has been a valuable resource about the different features and functionality of the Net Galley app and how to navigate the net Galley website. This guide has great recommendations for posting reviews as well. Thank you again for a great resource!

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Very clear about its goal and its how-to. It's a nice way to start getting the general gist of NetGalley. Very excited to start reviewing books specially aimed at possible Spanish or Valencian/Catalan translations!

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I liked that this has a lot of the topics in the FAQ in a PDF format, but as someone who usually reads through the FAQ first I did find it a bit repetitive?
It also kind of stresses me out that this also count towards my feedback rate, when I don't know enough about the site to offer more useful feedback.

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Bright, informative, and concise, this little handbook is perfect for new NetGalley users, reviewers, and social media managers. I especially appreciate the colorful layout, which pairs topic summaries with tips and tricks on little factoid note cards.

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📖 Inhalt & Nutzen: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Das Book Advocate Toolkit von NetGalley ist ein fantastisches Hilfsmittel für alle, die ihre Buchleidenschaft gezielter einsetzen möchten – ganz gleich, ob man neu bei NetGalley ist oder schon länger aktiv dabei. Die überarbeitete Edition überzeugt mit einer sehr klaren Struktur, praxisnahen Tipps und einer angenehmen Lesbarkeit.

Besonders hilfreich finde ich die Themenvielfalt: Von der optimalen Profilerstellung über die Erhöhung der Feedback-Rate bis hin zu hilfreichen Tipps für das Schreiben von Rezensionen (auch bei weniger begeisternden Leseerfahrungen) – alles wird verständlich und motivierend vermittelt. Es fühlt sich an wie ein persönlicher Leitfaden für den erfolgreichen Umgang mit NetGalley.

🎨 Design & Aufbau: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Das Toolkit ist optisch ansprechend gestaltet. Klare Überschriften, gut lesbare Abschnitte und ansprechende grafische Elemente machen es sehr angenehm, damit zu arbeiten. Besonders positiv: Die Struktur führt einen Schritt für Schritt durch alle wichtigen Themen, ohne überfordernd zu wirken.

Das überarbeitete Layout sorgt dafür, dass man die gesuchten Informationen schnell findet, was besonders hilfreich für vielbeschäftigte Leserinnen und Rezensentinnen ist.

💡 Praxisbezug & Alltagstauglichkeit: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Was dieses Toolkit von anderen allgemeinen „Tippsammlungen“ unterscheidet, ist der klare Praxisbezug. Die Inhalte sind direkt auf die Realität von NetGalley-Mitgliedern zugeschnitten, mit vielen umsetzbaren Tipps und Erklärungen. Selbst als erfahrener NetGalley-Nutzer habe ich noch ein paar neue Anregungen mitgenommen, etwa zur Pflege der Feedback-Ratio und zum gezielteren Schreiben von Kurzrezensionen.

✅ Fazit:
Das NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit ist ein rundum gelungenes, professionell gestaltetes Nachschlagewerk für alle, die sich sicherer im Umgang mit NetGalley fühlen und ihre Buchrezensionen optimieren möchten. Es eignet sich sowohl für Anfänger*innen als auch für Fortgeschrittene und bietet für jeden hilfreiche Impulse.

👍 Empfohlen für:
Alle NetGalley-Mitglieder, ob frisch angemeldet oder erfahren, sowie Buchbloggerinnen, Bookstagrammerinnen und alle, die ihre Rezensionen strukturierter und professioneller gestalten möchten.

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very helpful article. Gave sufficient and not overwhelming tips and suggestions on how to navigate through NetGalley without getting over your heard with it.
I am a first-timer here so this article helped a lot.

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Super helpful for those (like me) just starting out! Everything you need to know is in one place for reference. Thanks for providing NetGalley!

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As someone who has been reviewing in general for a while and within the past couple of years started reviewing on NetGalley, this was quite helpful. I wish I had known about it earlier in my reviewing journey but it definitely has helped me think about how I can better review ARCs in the future as I continue to review for NetGalley!

Thank you We Are Bookish and NetGalley for this resource!

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Very helpful toolkit for learning to navigate NetGalley and improve reviews. Have made a few changes to my profile after reading through this and the included links

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I found this very helpful. I understand more than I did previously about how netgalley works and how to best provide feedback that is helpful for publishers.

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Who knew NetGalley had so many features? From publisher approval references to how to structure reviews, this toolkit was wonderfully concise and informative. For example, it covers not just how to request books, but things like who approves the request, how you improve your chances, and why your request was denied. On the section of structuring reviews, it gives an annotated review example which I needed because tips only go so far. This guide made me feel like an insider to reviewing, and I highly recommend it for all newbies like me. Don't make green mistakes and read this book!

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Very insightful for those starting out! Everything you need to know is in one place for reference. Thanks for providing NetGalley!

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This is so helpful! This is full of tips, examples, and helpful links. It's a great resource for starting on NetGalley or even as a refresh to improve your NetGalley profile and book reviews,

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Great resource for librarians, teachers and parents and the price is certainly right! Nice to be able to access an advocacy template for no cost at all.

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This guide had great social media bookish tips! It was extremely informative and the layout of text and photos made it easy to absorb.

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What a well thought out and curated how-to guide for any NetGalley user to read, whether you're new or want a little refresher on how to use the platform. I'm very grateful this little kit exists!

It's super easy to follow and very concise, with helpful graphics and references to help reflect our lovely reading goals on our NetGalley profile, plus it can be easily reviewed and referenced to keep your book review skills sharp and fresh.

Thank you We Are Bookish for making this lovely toolkit for us Readers, to have and to hold, throughout our NetGalley journey 🖤

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This was incredibly helpful, I made some changes to my profile to better reflect my interests and also learned a thing or two about the platform.

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For someone new to reviewing and sharing their reads this is the perfect way to help you begin confidently and use the tools provided by NetGalley to boost your outreach andd support the book publishing industry. I can’t wait to get started!

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This guide is a must-read for anyone new to NetGalley—or even longtime members who want to level up their profiles and reviews. The Book Advocate Toolkit breaks everything down in a clear, approachable way, from setting up your profile to writing reviews that stand out (with examples that are helpful).

I found it incredibly insightful. Whether you're trying to catch a publisher’s eye or just want to be a more thoughtful reviewer, this toolkit gives you the tools to do it confidently. Highly recommend bookmarking it and revisiting as your reviewer journey evolves. It's a valuable resource I wish I’d read sooner!

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