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Ebenso wie das andere Toolkit ist das ein guter Einstieg in die Welt von NetGalley.
Das hier sollte fast Pflichtlektüre für jeden Benutzer sein.
Auch hier wäre eine Deutscheversion super.

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This is a clear and well-organized guide for using NetGalley. It’s packed with useful tips on improving your profile and navigating the platform efficiently. A must-read for anyone looking to get the most out of their NetGalley experience!

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A complete and well-designed book to help provide valuable feedback and be a successful reviewer! Having more that one example review to see different yet equally effective sty les would be beneficial.

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At heard, the NetGalley Book Advocate Toolkit is a self-help book for people new to the Net Galley platform, which would include me. It is a short and colorful book with several URLs on various aspects of the platform and the process. Since I am a 58 year old person with a PhD, I did not find the how to write a good review section of much use.

The book is in pdf format which makes it easier for the publisher to include URLs that are easily accesible to people reading on a tablet. Personally I prefer formats like epub which take up much less space. If you have plenty of space on your device, then this will not be an issue for you.

Overall, the book is a useful starting place for newcomers to Net Galley. At least in my opinion.

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This a user friendly guide. I found it helpful for writing future reviews and I will be keeping notes. Thank you NetGalley for providing a clean and helpful guide for all reviewers.

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Great toolkit, 10/10 easy to follow everything. In case of any problems, one can open the Toolkit and most likely find a solution without problem. Very happy to have been provided with this.

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NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is such a valuable resource for both new and seasoned reviewers. As someone who loves sharing my thoughts on books, I really appreciated how clear, practical, and encouraging this guide is. It breaks down everything from writing reviews that resonate with both publishers and readers to building your presence across platforms like Goodreads, NetGalley, and beyond. What stood out most to me is how approachable the advice feels—it never comes across as overwhelming or overly technical. Instead, it provides straightforward steps and tips that you can immediately put into practice, whether it’s refining your review style, understanding what publishers look for, or learning how to engage more with the bookish community. I think this toolkit works as both a refresher for experienced reviewers and a confidence boost for those just getting started. It’s a quick read but packed with insights that will make any reviewer feel more prepared and connected. A must-read for anyone looking to grow as a book advocate!

Thank you NetGalley for the book. All thoughts are my own.

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An excellent guide. A quick and easy tool kit. Thank you NetGalley. I wish I had found this sooner!

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This is a great tool to have in your toolbox especially if you are new to netgalley or other ARCs! Lots of great tips and way to help you make the most of your time.

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I loved this! I wish I had found it sooner!

This was very informative on all things NetGalley. I sometimes worry my reviews aren’t as descriptive without spoilers, but this has helped me convey what I want to say without ruining it for others.

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I found the book very helpful regarding writing my book reviews.

I was initially apprehensive about writing my review's. I was worried about how to relay the information in a concise and constructive way.

The book provided me invaluable information to craft my review's. The toolset aided me with a step by step formula to construct review's that both reflected my thoughts and provided constructive feedback.

I would througly recommend that Net Gallery reviewer's read this book before composing their reviews.

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I thought this was a quick,easy to follow, manual with the intent for success! Very readable and eminenty usable!

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This was an extremely helpful and comprehensive guide for anyone trying to find their feet on NetGalley. I will continue to use and recommend this resource going forward.

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The NetGalley’s Book Advocate Toolkit is a resource that helps members make the most of the platform, offering guidance on profiles, feedback ratios, and tips for writing reviews.

As someone who has been using NetGalley for a while, I found this to be a really helpful guide, useful both for newcomers and for those with more experience. The links are especially valuable, and the section on best practices for writing DNF reviews stood out to me, since that’s something I’ve always struggled with. The review and profile tips are also great, and I’d recommend this resource to anyone interested in reviewing advanced reader copies and helping connect readers with the right books for them.

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An excellent guide for anyone starting their NetGalley journey - covering the do's and don'ts of using the site, setting up your profile and writing reviews - I wish I'd seen this sooner!

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Thank you We Are Bookish and Netgalley for this great toolkit! So many wonderful tips and information about netgalley!

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This was a great introduction to NetGalley and how it works. Everything was presented in an easy to read manner and the table of contents is clickable/linked so the user can easily jump to the topic that they are looking for. It really does help make the NetGalley less overwhelming for users looking to just get started. I think it can also be handy for even more seasoned users because it includes review tips and how to better find one's review voice/style.

Some information I found to be useful was the inclusion of how to write the Bio on your NetGalley profile. I really appreciated that since sometimes I have trouble crafting what I should include and make my profile stand out more. The how to handle a DNF chart was also very valuable and helps me be better prepared in knowing how to go about the situation if I feel like I need DNF an arc.

Thank you to We Are Bookish.

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This has been a helpful toolkit. Thank you NetGalley for the helpful tips and tricks on improving my reading and reviews.

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This guide is easy to read guide and to understand. It gave me the basics on how to use the site and how to recieve and get approved for ARCs.

Thank you Netgalley for this guide.

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Thanks We Are Bookish – this toolkit was super helpful for Reviewers starting out. It was great to see the NetGalley features I hadn't found yet, and all the tips for writing different types of reviews. The layout was easy to follow, and the supporting links to web pages provided useful deep-dive content. I feel a lot more prepared and would definitely recommend to other new reviewers, or anyone who might need a refresher.

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