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A very helpful guide to promoting books on social media. I particularly liked the different information on how to use each different social media app, and am looking forward to trying the advice on my own accounts.

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Great guide, very helpful when it came to writing my first review! I really appreciate the detail that was put into the guide and it covered all social media outlets, which was especially nice. It's comprehensive, but also very easy to follow!

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This was a great handbook for reference, whether new or experienced social media influencer/bookstagramer. Thank you, We Are Bookish!

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NetGalley’s Social Media Handbook by We Are Bookish was informative and helpful in guiding my NetGalley journey! Thank you for sharing this to users

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Another extremely well written and useful Handbook from NetGalley. One I will dip in into from time to time. Thank you

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Until I read through NETGALLEY'S SOCIAL MEDIA HANDBOOK, I lived a Rube Goldberg conception of how the different social media platforms operate and how best to utilize them to communicate, advocate, and inform. This grounded guide makes me a better reviewer and recommender. I received a copy of this guide and these are my own unbiased opinions.

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This social media guide is an excellent resource for not only book reviewers beginning their social media journey, but also for seasoned veterans who want to refine their content.

What is particularly helpful is that the book is tailored for use on advice for multiple social media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram and Goodreads.

I would definitely recommend to others.

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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 tips on how to start out and grow a bookish platform. It covers the various social media sites, focusing on Booktok, Bookstagram, Booktube, and Goodreads, with helpful info on what works best on each platform, and how you can save time while adjusting your content and reviews to best suit the general audience in each. It also covers general etiquette with reviews.

Highly recommend if you’re new to Netgalley or trying to grow a bookish platform!

Thanks to Netgalley and We Are Bookish for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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This handbook is great for beginners who know basically nothing about developing a following. If you asked me a month ago if I had any interest in expanding where I post reviews, I'd have told you no. But this teenie little Social Media pdf has the wheels turning in my head. Also, there's great tips like keeping your name the same across all of your accounts or using a tool to help you stay organized and plan your posts better (ex: Trello). It's something that feels like common sense but it can be quite easy to forget or not think about in the moment.

Highly recommend this to any beginner. Especially if you're feeling overwhelmed! 10/10 will read again.

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A quick and easy guide to setting up social media channels for sharing book reviews. It's very visual and a quick read, but I wish I didn't have to get almost to the end to find the social media guidelines for sharing reviews, like the FTC statement, ARC approvals, and where to look for hashtags. I would assume most people approved to review on here already have at least one social media platform, so I was hoping for more tips than how to start an Instagram account or what TikTok is.

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This book is really great if you're new to book reviewing and or if you just want to improve your reviews. It tells you exactly how to improve your skills and I have found it to be quite helpful. Everyone who is new to NetGalley or other reviewing platforms should definitely read this book.

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A great and handy guide for users! It’s very detailed and easy to understand, and it includes plenty of useful resources. Personally, I create my content using a different system and software, but having that Canva guide will certainly come in handy!

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This is a must read for anyone who wants to post reviews. It is full of usefully advice for the most used social media sights. If you have been wondering how to be a successful reviewer I would recommend this book.

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NetGalley’s Social Media Handbook is such a handy little gem for book influencers! It’s packed with practical tips, platform-specific advice, and easy-to-follow strategies for growing your presence and engaging with your audience. I especially appreciated how approachable and encouraging the tone was—it feels like a pep talk and a planning session all rolled into one. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, this guide is a great resource to keep on hand.

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For those of us who are not as familier with navigating social media, I found this guide to be extremely helpful! The tips are invaluable and I will be referring to this often as I work to grow my platforms. The best tip was knowing you don't have to be on every platform, pick one and grow that one and be consistent in your posting and interacting with others. Super, super helpful! Thank you NetGalley and We Are Bookish for sharing this with us!

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The perfect Handbook to improve your online profile tips, and also improving the reviews, overall a more solid online presence thanks so much NetGalley.
Perfect for those who are just starting in this reviewer life

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I really good resource for starting out on social media. Lots of good tips and tricks on how to review. Thank you for this resource

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Great tool to help the bookish community with posting reviews in social media. Tips and tricks for planning out your schedule, while making sure we stay authentic and professional. Overall, this is a helpful resource.

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A nice way to share content with the SM world. Some good tips and tricks. It never hurts to have a handbook for reference.

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Very helpful guide on social media usage and how to write good reviews for ARCs. Clear division between platforms, types of content, and overall tips so that you can find exactly what you're looking for. Aside from all that, it it just pretty/well-designed! I have saved this to my laptop for easy reference for when I start making my ARC review posts.

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