I wish I had read this sooner! I think this is a crucial handbook for any new Netgalley members. It explains how ARCs work and how to use Netgalley to your best advantage. I also love that it provides actionable tips on writing reviews and when to post them. Not only is it meant to hand-hold any new member in setting up their profile, but it also serves as a useful guide to get answers to common questions that arise even after a member becomes more seasoned in ARC reviewing and Netgalley as a whole.
Thank you so much to the team for providing this!

This was a concise and easy to follow guide on using NetGalley as a beginner. I really liked the walk through of the site, reviewing, and tips on writing a useful book review for other readers and the publisher. It also gives you a headstart on reading via the NetGalley Shelf app - which is how you'll access books in the future. Definitely would recommend to all beginners + anyone who needs a refresher on review writing tips.

NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is a great resource for helping write your reviews. I actually found it after my first review and after reading it I have a better understanding of how to write reviews and provide feedback. I really loved how they included a review example. I have been using that template since finding it. Everything was very easy to understand. It’s worth taking a look at and having it on hand to help with your feedback. Great resource!

I’m so glad that NetGalley makes resources like this for its readers. This is such a lucrative resource. Much appreciated.

Thoughtful and informative booklet on how to write reviews for books. I'm looking forward to practicing the tips included in this kit so that I can give a thorough and descriptive review for books that I read. Thank you.

This book was incredibly insightful and gave me some amazing ideas and tips on how to progress my account. Fingers crossed it helps and makes it easier!

I'm so happy I found this toolkit, it is so helpful in helping a newbie navigate NetGalley, The layout is logical and appealing and answers all the questions you might need to become a informed and successful NetGalley reviewer.
I really like the inserted content that you can choose to read immediately or wait until you may need it.
Thank you for this lovely guide, I would highly recommend this to anyone who is new to NetGalley and wants to be successful in navigating the world of book reviews .

This was an informative book and I will be referring to it from time to time. I’m glad I came across it and had the opportunity to read it.

I’ve gained a better understanding of how to evaluate content, tone, and organization, which has made my reviews more thoughtful and well-rounded. It’s also pushed me to be more consistent and concise with my feedback. Overall, it’s been an incredibly valuable tool in helping me grow as a reviewer.

Whether you’re brand new to reviewing books or just need a refresher on using NetGalley, NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is a great resource. The booklet has cute, legible graphics that neatly organize concise information about receiving reviewing digital and audio books from NetGalley. It also has helpful information about navigating their website. I will definitely be returning to this great point of reference on my reviewing journey!

NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit

I’m so happy that I downloaded this colorful, image-packed guide. It’s definitely a great resource for exploring NetGalley and using it to the fullest.
I love that the toolkit includes links to articles at the We Are Bookish blog that explain certain aspects in even more depth. Likewise for the section on “Tips, Tricks, and Tools” (page 29) that points out the many great NetGallery features such as casting a vote for covers that appeal to me (Cover Love) and the link to the Publishing Glossary so I can get familiar with “common publishing industry lingo” that I may not have run across before.

One example of that lingo is DNF. Although I am a bookworm, I was not familiar with this abbreviation, which means Did Not Finish, so the explanation and instructions on what to do if I find myself DNFing were most valuable.

The main reason I downloaded this short book was to read the information on writing a review. The advice given on that topic was invaluable and has sent me on my way to become a better book reviewer.

I know I’ll head back often to this short, well-written volume of advice and facts.

Thank you, We Are Bookish!

This was an excellent summary of how to request and review books on Netgalley. I had seen this linked to as a resource from a different site, but would recommend it for anyone starting out on here. There were a few tips that I gleaned even after reviewing books for some time now. Honestly, making this guide more prominent for new users will only enhance their experience, especially after viewing the flowcharts and definitions. I'm grateful for the advice provided and appreciate how Netgalley has made this a positive reviewing site.

This Book Advocate Toolkit gives a really great overview of NetGalley's features, how to set up and improve your profile, and how to write a good review. I really enjoyed this Toolkit as it delivered the information in a simple, easy to follow way and was very visually appealing while giving great advice. If you're new to NetGalley, this is definitely worth reading!

A must read for anyone wanting to streamline and needing tips with anything and everything on Netgalley!

During 31 pages, we are taken through the whole process from creating your bio to navigating the site to how to write a compelling review. We Are Bookish have put together information in an easily understandable way.

I followed the steps throughout reading and feel now, that my profile is more appealing.

Thankyou Netgalley and We Are Bookish for this free eArc.

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!