Helpful tool. I liked that the text here is concise, but they provide links where they elaborate certain topics in lenght. I found a link that doesn't work anymore, though.

Your Roadmap to Successful Book Reviewing

For avid readers and aspiring book reviewers, NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit is a game-changing resource. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of tips and strategies to help you build your profile, enhance your reviews, and create an appealing presence for publishers. In addition, it offers invaluable advice on navigating the ever-evolving world of social media as a book advocate.

The toolkit begins with a detailed exploration of how to create an enticing NetGalley profile. It provides step-by-step instructions and expert advice on crafting a profile that will catch the eye of publishers and make them eager to work with you. This alone is worth its weight in gold, as a strong profile is the first step toward gaining access to coveted Advance Reader Copies (ARCs).

One of the standout features of this toolkit is its focus on review writing. It delves deep into the art of crafting compelling and constructive book reviews. It offers guidelines on how to provide honest, insightful, and respectful feedback, which is crucial for building your credibility as a reviewer. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned reviewer, the toolkit's insights will undoubtedly help you refine your reviewing skills.

Furthermore, the section on social media tips is a goldmine for those looking to expand their presence as a book advocate. It discusses strategies for effectively using various platforms to engage with publishers and fellow book enthusiasts. From Instagram to TikTok and beyond, the toolkit provides practical suggestions on how to use social media to your advantage.

NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit is well-structured, easy to follow, and filled with practical examples and case studies that will inspire you to put these strategies into practice. The language is accessible, making it suitable for newcomers and experienced advocates alike. It's evident that the creators of this toolkit have a deep understanding of the book industry and a genuine desire to support book advocates in their journey.

In summary, the Book Advocate Toolkit is a must-have for anyone looking to thrive in the world of book advocacy. Whether you're a reviewer aiming to attract top-notch ARCs or an aspiring advocate looking to make a mark in the publishing industry, this toolkit is your roadmap to success. It's an educational and inspirational resource that I can't recommend enough. With this toolkit in your arsenal, you'll be well-equipped to build a dynamic profile, craft compelling reviews, and conquer social media, all while connecting with publishers and fellow book lovers.

Great information and very helpful! Easy to understand and a great layout. Will look back at this for future reference!

This book contains some really great tips for social media posting and reviewing books online. The graphics and links were super helpful and a great way of conveying information. This book left me feeling inspired to create more bookish content and I'm excited to start reviewing ARCs on my social platforms!

Love all these tips. I will definitely come back again and again. I'm working on an Instagram page and love all the tips about Canva and editing and hashtags

A quick, to the point instructional on how to best advocate for the books you love and review! I appreciate them not only providing information on how to properly utilize the NetGalley site, but also how to best write reviews and format posts depending on what social media is being used. As a new NetGalley member, the dos and don'ts were very helpful.
Thank you NetGalley and We Are Bookish for the DRC!

Great help! really useful guide to using Netgalley and writing the reviews. handy ready to download tool for any reviewer.

Recently came across this via Bookstagram and I am so glad I did. This is full of wonderful information on how to grow your book socials, improve your NetGally profile and reviews, and so much more. Every NetGalley user needs their own copy! Thank you NetGalley and We Are Bookish for this great tool kit.

The toolkit was very well-organized and help me get started with my journey on NetGalley. The information included was chosen well and written in a way that was helpful to me.

Huge help! I was on my lunch break when I read thru it and was able to set everything up easily. I love the organization of the tool kit as well. All my questions were answered.
Thank you!

The Book Advocate Toolkit is a very well written and well organized article filled to the brim with tips on how to be an effective book reviewer. It gives great tips on photographing the books that you review, how to use Canva, make the perfect youtube videos and more!

I loved the tips on how to use bookstagram to your advantage and actually learned new things!

This article is clear and to the point.

Helpful, clear and concise guidance to get started with both NetGalley and writing useful reviews. It provides hints and tips for making best use of social media and developing a portfolio as a reviewer as well as links to more advice. Who'd have thought there's even a Bookstagram. Everything that you need to get started is here..

I really appreciated this short read by 'We Are Bookish'. It gives clear instructions on how to choose what category of reviewer you are. It gives an insight on how to construct reviews on NetGalley and how to share them on other platforms. Hints on writing your personal profile. The booklet also explains what to do if for any reason you cannot review a book that you have downloaded. This booklet is a must read for anyone who wants to become a book reviewer with NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley for sending me this booklet to read.

A succinct and useful review of how to be a successful reviewer across platforms. I will be revisiting this occasionally if needed for further information.

Informative and insightful manual! It's really helpful for new members learning the ins and outs of NetGalley. Thanks again!

The most helpful parts of the toolkit in my opinion were the explanations of feedback ratio and a few tips for members. There were also a few tips on writing a book review.

A significant portion of the ebook focuses on social media, outlining the various platforms where bookish spaces exist and detailing advice for getting started on a book blog, bookstagram, booktube, or booktok.

I would have preferred more of the ins and outs of NetGalley since I am already familiar with bookish social media spaces, but I can see how this could be helpful to others.

Overall super helpful! I really liked the pictures, I found the colors soothing and the way it was structured was aesthetically pleasing as well as easy to follow. The tips were short, to the point and extremely helpful. The additional links gave me more ways to better my review style. Definitely recommend to anyone that needs some inspiration for their own personal blogs/social media as well as for netgalley reviews.

the book guide is giving us good advices, tips, and tools for using Netgalley! thanks a lot, it helps me understanding in using Netgalley more efficiently..

Best book I've read so far! Honestly, nice to have something to not only get some info about the do's and don'ts but also you get to write a "test" review and get familiar with the format.

I am glad that I read this toolkit from We Are Bookish. It gives realistic advice on how to increase one's footprint on NetGalley. It doesn't go long so it is highly readable. It is honest about the work and investment that is involved and that is something that I can appreciate. It gave me a much better idea on what goes on behind the scenes.

I am appreciate that this booklet was available to read from NetGalley in exchange for honest feedback.