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Thank you to NetGalley and We Are Bookish for a useful handbook on using social media for book reviews.

It's short and concise, in the form of a permanently keepable PDF, with clearly accessible bullet points and do's and don't's.

If you're just starting out and looking into blogging etc, this is very informative, even if you don't intend to use all of the platforms.

I don't necessarily agree with all the tips, like with adapting a review to different platforms, which I personally think is too much work, but just take what you need from this guide.

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Some super handy tips in here!! I always stressed about getting the correct image on my Kindle or computer and never thought about just using Canva to input the cover — *facepalm*

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Really clear and concise guide on how to use social media to better build your brand. I liked how every social media platform was discussed and every type of job was given it's own section. Really good information for professionals and novices alike.

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Thank you NetGalley for this social media handbook! Great tips for anyone looking so start a new bookstagram or booktok or other social media presence!

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Thank you NetGalley and We Are Bookish for this handy social media guide! So incredibly helpful for those of us still learning the ropes.

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Thank you NetGalley and We Are Bookish for another great handbook! I love these types of guides, they are so good for anyone who reads ARCs and reviews them on social media and all the handbooks that I downloaded so far have been incredibly useful for me!

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Thank you NetGalley and We Are Bookish for another great handbook! I love these types of guides, they are so good for anyone who reads ARCs and reviews them on social media and all the handbooks that I downloaded so far have been incredibly useful for me!

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I've been on Bookstagram for 3 years but there is always something to learn! This guide is great especially if I want to pick up another platform. I took notes and will definitely be changing some stuff on my platform. I did not know the FTC required a statement! I will definitely be doing that from now on.

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This is a great guide especially for those just starting their journey on social media. Even after being on social media for almost three years I had no idea you shouldn’t use quotes from arc copies! I like that the guide includes you tube because I have been thinking of starting on there. It included some very useful tips.

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This is a great, concise PDF of tips and tricks for different platforms and content creation. I think this would be very useful for any number of people who are just getting started or looking to take their various platforms to the next level. I appreciate the format and the different focus areas - with the key being to have fun and share your love of reading with other like-minded friends!

I think the dos/don'ts lists are clear, concise and helpful - and give some food for thought in a few different areas. Thank you NetGalley for creating this handbook for people who are working on their social media presence.

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really great overview of all the different social media platforms and how to use them for bookish purposes! i appreciate how organized the content was and found the netgalley-specific tips to be especially valuable.

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Very helpful for those just getting started! I was able to double check my basics and pick up some new tips.

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Great compact guide with loads of great information. Cover all the social media platforms that I use for my book reviews and personal socializing.

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What a great resource for those starting out and also ideas for those feeling uninspired to continue reviewing books across platforms!

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I love these types of handbooks. They are so useful for anyone who reads and reviews books on social media.

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Ideal for those new to blogging and a few tips for those who have been doing it a while! A reminder never goes amiss! Ideas of posting on different media and how to grab attention to get the most views. do's and don'ts along the way. A short guide suitable for all

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This has given me some useful insight, and encouraged me to look into Threads to drive more engagement towards my Instagram profile. I’ll be tapping back into this guide from time to time as there are a lot of good habits and best practices explained.

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This Handbook is derived by removing the information on how to set up one's social profile for book lovers from the pre-2024 updated version of “NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit” with a few updates.
I must confess that it's not really my favorite, that of keeping my social profile up to date to make it “increase” or schedule posts, etc., but if someone wants some tips just to get started, I think this is a useful manual.
It is updated not only the content but also the suggested tools for, e.g., taking pictures, etc.
Personally, I find that worrying about keeping my profile up to date makes me lose the flavor of why I made that profile in the first place: to share my readings.

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Interesting read! It was good to read all the things that one needs to do to work on their social media game.

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Short but very informative guide for anyone who reviews books online. Includes information and tips across different social media and reviewing platforms, including what sites are best for different types of content, how to review books, how to use other tools such as Canva for your content. Loved that some accessibility tips were also included, such as using hashtags as Camel Case (capitalising the beginning of each word, so #ilovebooks would be #ILoveBooks) and not to use special fonts in captions as screen readers can't read these.

A great place to start if you are new to bookish content creation and a nice refresher for those who are more experienced.

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