
Member Reviews

A really handy resource on using social media for book reviews. From how to create an account to how to share reviews - and how to create engaging posts and community.

This handbook provides helpful tips and clear guides to how to produce bookish content for digital promotion of stories. It introduces the platforms and key elements, gives tips on starting profiles on these platforms, and suggests resources to improve.
Focuses on simple rules and beginner etiquette on these points to help establish newcomers and boost their growth.

This is full of great ideas that would benefit not only Netgalley users, but anyone that is using social media, blogs or video content to talk about books. Some interesting tidbits and food for thought in here.

A simple, easy to follow, visually pleasing guide. A good resource for new and established social media users.

Super Grateful for the information! I will definitely be using these to branch out my reviews on other platforms!

Helpful tips shared in an appealing visual context.
A good guide to get you started with book content on social media platforms.

This is a great resource to social media book reviews. The instructions arr ready and simple to follow. It's been beneficial for all reviews and offers wider perspectives and useful tips.

So many great tips. I wish Inread this earlier. It’s great to have these helpful guides to help me with etiquette, regulations and how to properly utilize each platform.

This is an invaluable guide to establishing your social media presence in the world of books and reviewing them. It includes information to support your growth across multiple platforms and is filled with dos and don'ts to enhance followed and author relationships.

It’s always nice to learn more to help with my bookstagram. This was definitely helpful and appreciated.

Another great book from Netgalley on tips and trick to upgrade your social media presence. I go back and reread different section from time to time. Highly recommend for anyone wanting help navigating the ever changing online apps of Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok. Very Informational to anyone starting out or have been online for awhile.

NetGalley´s Social Media Handbook is a great resource for all social media book reviewers, newbie and expert alike! I truly value how it provides platform-specific advice. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. The design is colourful and fun, which is amazing for engaging the reader. Overall the handbook is really beneficial for new reviewers, and for more seasoned reviewers, it offers new perspectives and useful reminders.

Super helpful kickstart guide! Great for anyone just starting, but also a good refresher for someone returning after a long break.

A resourceful and helpful handbook, which is a must-have for all reviewers and bloggers who have an interest in expanding ther social media prescence.

I’ve read it again,again and again! This guide was so helpful for everyday or for someone that is a beginner! I found a lot of ideas and suggestions that I’m currently using!

I’ve read and re-read this so many times! This handbook is a great resource not just for beginners, but also for people that have been using social media for years (like myself!). I found a lot of nuggets of wisdom in easy-to-digest language. There are also a lot of useful links that, to be honest, I had NO idea NetGalley had. I will keep going back to this, and I know you will too!

This guide is packed with helpful tips for launching a book account across all major platforms. It covers everything from best practices for book reviews to strategies for photography, post creation, and accessibility. I really wish I had this handbook when I first started my Bookstagram!

NetGalley’s Social Media Handbook offers tips ranging from how to start and grow your account on different platforms to what to keep in mind for book reviews on each specific platform. As someone who has started a Bookstagram but kind of let it fall off because I was overwhelmed with what exactly to post or how to write reviews, the tips provided here really helped take a good chunk of those fears away. I will definitely reference this Handbook when writing reviews on Goodreads or StoryGraph and when I do get back to posting on Bookstagram.

This handbook is a great choice for reviewers, librarians, or booksellers. It is a simple, clear, and practical guide to helping book lovers improve their social media skills.
It breaks down easy-to-follow tips for each major platform, from Bookstagram to BookTok, making it perfect for both beginners.
It also covers social media best practices, including how to stay professional while being yourself online, with a great section on accessibility and inclusivity.
A friendly, helpful guide that offers advice on growing your audience and planning your content.
This handbook is a must-read to boost your bookish social media presence for all newbies.

This guide was a quick and easy reference to help guide you to creating and maintaining a thriving bookish social media account. It gave helpful hints and was easy to read and reference. I recommend this to anyone starting on their bookish social media journey. I appreciate the effort NetGalley puts in to make its users meaningful and successful reviewers. It helps everyone in the long run!