This is a helpful guide for a NetGalley beginner, and I can see referring back to it as I become more experienced. This guide answers in one place all the how-to questions for book reviewing on NetGalley.

I especially liked the links to click on for more information on any section. The format is very user-friendly and visually encouraging. I feel like this toolkit anticipates all the questions a new reviewer would have.

I’m also intrigued by the section on reviewing via social media. I will revisit that section after I get used to the basics. I also appreciate that this toolkit will continue to be updated as processes change. So much easier to refer to this guide than a string of emails. This guide could be a great prototype for other types of platforms.

I recommend that new reviewers and even seasoned reviewers take the time to go through this toolkit.

Really helpful tool for new book reviewers on NetGalley! It was full of great info, and I learned a few things to help improve my reviews.

Such a helpful tool for reviewers. I know that this will be very helpful reference tool for future reviews on NetGalley and other platforms. This guide is accessible, easy to follow, and engaging. I would recommend this for all reviewers, especially folks new to the bookstagram space like me.

NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit was easy to follow, very comprehensive and I found it incredibly useful. It’s something I will dip in and out of all the time. Thank you

NETGALLEY'S BOOK ADVOCATE TOOLKIT was a definite boost to my confidence and competence in discussing books and in recommending them to my book club and friends. I feel better grounded and able to hold my own in thought-provoking, challenging discussions. I received a copy of this book and these are my unbiased opinions.

The NetGalley ToolKit includes all information and frequently asked questions on how to navigate this site and improve your profile to gain ARCs/DRCs.

What I loved about this toolkit is how visually pleasing it is to the eyes, able to convey the important points easily and in an organized manner. The color palette complementa greatly with the font choice. This also includes all the important links and resources that can be utilized by first time NetGalley users like me. Clicking said links will also instantly bring you to the site, which adds to the ease in using this toolkit.

Overall, this was a great read and new book advocates should definitely check this out!

I loved how this was formatted and easy to read and understand how netgalley works. I loved getting to read this I found it to be helpful

NetGalley is a digital platform that connects publishers and authors with reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and media professionals by offering free advance reader copies (ARCs) of upcoming books in exchange for honest reviews. 📚

In order to get accepted for ARCs through NetGalley, you will want to make sure your profile is A.) set up correctly an B.) that you maintain a feedback ratio of at least 80%. I highly recommend downloading the Book Advocate Toolkit from their website first and read through it before requesting ARCs from publishers.

🎧 What I love about NetGalley most, is that they also include ALCs for request and as an avid audiobook listener, I love getting the opportunity to listen to books and review them before they are released.

I am still a new user on this site, but I am happy to help answer any questions you might have on the platform or how to recieve ARCs in general. Just know that you will be required to give honest reviews if you want to start requesting ARCs, otherwise, your approval rating will go down.

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This is a resource on how to use Netgalley well, tips on what to do and not when starting out to write good reviews and increase your chances of getting approved for books you request. It gives tips on how to set up your profile to help publishers decide whether to approve your requests, what you can do to up your feedback ratio, and also what info publishers look for in your Netgalley reviews and what they might use it for. It also explains what to do in DNF situations and what symbols on the Netgalley site mean.

It looks like this was updated to have the Social Media tips in its own resource, so this is specifically for how to use Netgalley well. I’ve been using Netgalley for a year now but even I learned some stuff from this toolkit. Highly recommend if you’re new to Netgalley or want to increase your approval rates!

I've been having a lot of trouble getting accepted by publishers and I know my profile has been lacking--this toolkit is exactly what I needed! Hoping with this extra info I'll be able to make myself more appealing to publishers even though I'm just a reviewer and don't have a career in the field.

Similarly, I definitely forget to "hook" readers with my reviews. And I basically never summarize a book, oops.

Overall, happy I gave this pdf a read! Even though a fair amount of the info wasn't new to me, reminders can be helpful.

A great toolkit for introducing how Netgalley works and how to share reviews. I liked how it brings you through each step, from Netgalley’s functions, to how to set up your profile, to explanations as to how feedback ratio works. They also have an entire section in how to navigate the website, which I found particularly useful when trying to find the books I had requested. In addition, the advice given about writing reviews, especially critical reviews was a large help when it came to writing my own ones!

This document was helpful. The links is contains are even more helpful to someone new to NetGalley. I’m glad to have had access to it

A great and handy guide for users! It’s very detailed and easy to understand, and it includes plenty of useful resources. Some I already knew of, others were new!

Super helpful tool for getting started on Netgalley. Thanks for putting this together! This was really well done and thought out, including links and everything you need to get started. I’m excited to continue learning more!

tells you everything you need to know in a small handy PDF. the part about what to write in your "About" section is useful in its specificity. otherwise, the fact that you have to rate this thing as your first download is quite strange. the illustrations are reminiscent of a 2010's girls magazine.

A short, succinct guide with everything you need to know to get started on NetGalley. This guide has a beautiful layout, with links for further information. Awesome tips! Definitely read this before you even request your first book!

Reviewing can be hard to start. I know I struggle with it, and I know many others do too. What to say, what not to say, how to say it. It's something to wrap your head around. NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit gives helpful advice to beginners. While generally broad advice, I know I will apply advice from this guide and would recommend it to my friends too. I will continue to watch for content from We Are Bookish!

If you're new to NetGalley or just looking to boost your chances of getting approved, the NetGalley Toolkit is a must-read. It gives a clear, step-by-step breakdown of how to set up your profile, what publishers are looking for, and how to write thoughtful, effective reviews.

I found it super helpful—it completely took the stress out of figuring out where to start. The toolkit helped me understand the importance of my reviewer bio, how to share my reach and platform, and how to stay professional while still being true to my bookish voice. It even includes tips I hadn’t thought about, like keeping my links updated and revisiting my profile regularly.

Whether you're a blogger, bookstagrammer, or just someone who loves shouting about great books, this toolkit makes it easy to feel confident about requesting ARCs. Highly recommend it to anyone starting their NetGalley journey or wanting to level up their reviewer game!

How does NetGalley work? but how to review? Publisher what wants? Human not understanding?
Well if you like me at some point where absolutely lost on the review business, worry not, Mr NetGalley is here to save the day with this short book of how to be profficient in NetGalleying
Instructions manual for new reviewers, loved it.

Very very useful - supported my book advocacy immensely! I found the sections on how to review particularly useful.