
Member Reviews

This toolkit was so helpful! It gave helpful tips and ways to successfully maneuver Netgalley. Definitely recommend everyone read through this!

This toolkit was incredible helpful. I was pretty nervous getting started and it really helped me feel more confident in requesting my first book. I'll be keeping it handy as I read and prepare for writing my first review.

This gave me such a good starting point with setting up my NetGalley profile and giving me the tools for success in using this site! I'm super thankful for this, because I feel more confident moving forward with my reviews and how I present myself and my reviews.

Okay, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy a toolkit, but this one’s actually super helpful and really nice to look at. Whether you're totally new to NetGalley or you've been requesting books forever, this thing covers everything you need to know. It walks you through the basics like setting up your profile, but also gives solid tips for writing reviews.
It's also super vibrant and the graphics are colorful and fun, which makes it way easier to go through. It doesn’t feel boring or overwhelming at all!

Why didn’t I find this before? Over a year into my NG journey and I learned quite a bit reading this. I have already update my profile based on some of the tips in here. I love that there was a section on reviewer’s block (I’ve had this but I didn’t know it had a name! Love that!). I bookmarked some articles linked in here that I’ll read later, too.

I found NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit helpful. After reading, I made several updates to my profile to better reflect me, I found the guide helpful in making my reviews more thorough and engaging. Also helped to gained insight into what publishers and authors are looking for when approving request to get digital and audio ARCs. I highly recommend.

I love this! Especially for someone who is just getting started with NetGalley it gave a lot of helpful information.

Thank you to NetGalley for this book of direction. It perfectly advises how to pursue book reviewing and was very easy to follow. I am so excited to start on my NetGalley journey and improve literacy for my students!

I am so excited to have opportunity to review ARCs on NetGalley, but I really had no idea where to begin. Hence, the need for the toolkit. It was helpful providing starting point and tips when writing book reviews

After reading NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit, I made several updates to my profile to better reflect me. The guide was incredibly helpful in making my reviews more thorough and engaging. I gained valuable insight into what publishers and authors are looking for when granting access to digital and audio ARCs. I highly recommend this resource to anyone looking to grow as a thoughtful and professional book advocate.

Thank you so much! This has been so helpful to be able to enhance my NetGalley experience! You women are the best!

I finally got around to reading this and I’m so glad I did. It gave me pointers on what my profile should look like and gave tips on reviewing books which is exactly what I needed. I was able to update my bio and page to something simple, yet to the point and appealing to publishers. It is also a short read and aesthetically pleasing to look at. Super easy access to information for future use lest I forget something.

This guide is concise and to-the-point delivering the necessary information clearly. The page layout is also appropriately colorful and pleasing to the eye. A good handbook that I wouldn't mind coming back to for future consultation.

As someone new to NetGalley, I found this super useful! A really well explained short guide that gives you the basics you need to understand at the start of your NetGalley journey. Definitely recommend!

This toolkit was incredibly helpful in understanding how NetGalley works! I learned a lot about how to request books and add others to my wish list.

NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is an essential resource for anyone looking to dive deeper into the world of book advocacy and reviews. Whether you're a seasoned book reviewer or just starting, this toolkit provides practical advice and structured guidance on how to make the most of your NetGalley experience. It covers key topics like how to request books, how to write effective reviews, and the best practices for building a rapport with publishers and authors. With a user-friendly format, it's a comprehensive yet concise guide that helps readers navigate the platform and maximize their impact as advocates. Overall, it’s a must-have for anyone serious about reviewing and promoting books.

We Are Bookish created a fantastic starter guide for anyone looking to get started reading ARCs and sharing feedback on NetGalley.

This guide is full of invaluable information for success on NetGalley. Inside the advice varies from constructing the strongest profile, crafting a well-rounded review, to a variety of tips, tricks, and tools. This is ideal for users who are just beginning their NetGalley journey but honestly ANY user can benefit from this refresher.
NetGalley and We Are Bookish setting us all up for success with publishers is a kindness! Thanks you guys!

This manual is an incredibly helpful resource for anyone new to NetGalley and reviewing eARCs. It provides clear, well-organized guidance on how to navigate the platform and make the most of its features. The structured format makes it easy to absorb key information without feeling overwhelmed.
As a newcomer to NetGalley, I found this guide especially useful in setting up my profile in a way that clearly communicates my reviewing style to publishers. The tips offered are practical and straightforward, making it simple to optimize my account. I truly appreciate the effort put into this manual, and I know I’ll be referring back to it often as I continue using the platform.

This toolkit was clear and concise! It has everything you may need when you are just getting started on NetGalley. As someone who just created their profile, I was able to use the tips outlined in this guide to optimize my profile in a way that publishers would know exactly what to expect from me as a reviewer. I appreciate NetGalley for putting this together and I will certainly be referring to this in the future.