This was a great guide with clear explanations, illustrations and tools. Perfect for beginners or people already on the platform that wish to maximize their experience.

This is a great toolkit to learn how to review books and give fair feedback to the authors and publishers. Highly recommend you download it to keep it on hand!

I found this to be really informative & helpful. I’ve screenshotted certain sections so I can come back to them to help me to continue to write good reviews.

This toolkit was extremely helpful! As an avid reader I sometimes struggle to put into words what I'm feeling after finishing a book. This toolkit has a great section on reviewing, how to build a reviewer profile, and tips. I really appreciate the time and effort that was put in so that other new or struggling reviewers can better understand how to navigate anf review on Netgalley.

This was a great guide into netgalley that answered questions that I had without having to spend time making mistakes and getting frustrated. It allowed me to have more information and led me to the social media guide which was extremely helpful.

This was very helpful in getting started! Great tips and a step by step guide. Highly recommend for those just starting out.

Great outline for being a book advocate. I’m excited to utilize these tools and tips to get started on future reviews. Love the visuals and quick tips. Thanks!

A really useful, comprehensive and clear user guide on how to use this amazing website… thank you so much NetGalley!!!

Very useful, thank you for creating this guide.

I referred to it several times when I was writing my first review on here.

Very colourful too

This book provided some helpful advice for getting started and how to navigate NetGalley. I will be interested to see how utilizing the advice may help!

This is a great starter kit for those new to netgalley or looking to get approved for more ARCs. Even though I have been working on book reviews for 6 years, it was a good refresher on writing my bio and crafting interesting reviews.

Helpful reminders! Thank you for this document, NetGalley. It’s always good to refresh on what will be more helpful for publishers to see in our profiles.

This is a really handy guide for navigating NG, thank you!
Though I consider myself quite a pro, I picked up a few tips and bookmarked a lot of resources I'll definitely be sharing with my friends when they ask about NetGalley.

Very helpful. As someone just starting out, I didn't realize how much I needed this advice. I appreciate how accessible and easy they make the information.

Extremely helpful and informative! Step by step guide at helping you as a reader come up with great reviews! Highly recommend!

This is a good comprehensive guide for all things NetGalley. Included or tips on how to review, how to curate your profile, and navigating the site. If this is your first time using this site, I'd recommend downloading and reading this first.

Nice to read and find new things to add to my NetGalley profile. Would definitely recomment reading before you get started.

As someone just getting started on NetGalley with no prior experience reading or reviewing ARCs, the Book Advocate Toolkit was an absolute game-changer. This resource is clear, welcoming, and packed with helpful tips for navigating everything from requesting titles to writing thoughtful, respectful reviews.

What I appreciated most was how it breaks down expectations in an encouraging way—there’s no gatekeeping, just great advice on how to be a trusted reviewer and community member. It even includes guidance on what publishers look for, how to build your profile, and how to write reviews that are both honest and constructive.

Whether you’re brand new to the platform or just want to refresh your approach, this toolkit sets you up for success. I’ll definitely be referring back to it often as I continue growing my presence on NetGalley, Goodreads, and Instagram!

An excellent overview of the NetGalley ecosystem. This book is loaded with excellent tips for your profile and reviews.

As a new user, this Book Advocate Toolkit helped me grasp exactly what was expected of me and how I could better utilise the resources this website offers.