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How to Write an Audiobook Review

We want to help NetGalley members craft the best reviews possible. In the past, we’ve shared general tips for writing book reviews and advice for writing critical book reviews. Now, we’re taking…
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Dos and Don’ts for Reading Outside

Summer’s almost here, and it’s the perfect time of year to take your reading into the great outdoors. There are any number of places to read outside: the beach, the park, or…
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How to Start a BookTok

Social media offers NetGalley members endless ways to share their reviews with other readers. We’ve compiled our tips for how to start a book blog, Bookstagram, and Booktube channel—and now, we’re taking…

Tips for Starting a Buddy Read

Buddy reads are incredibly popular in the book community. They allow you and a friend to share in the experience of reading the same book together and discussing it. Essentially, they’re mini-book…
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13 Fresh Review Formats for Your Book Blog

Reviews are an important part of any book blog. In the past we’ve shared advice on writing reviews, writing critical reviews, and writing audiobook reviews—now we want to look at creative ways…
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How to Get Approved on NetGalley

Did you know that one of the most popular Google searches about NetGalley is members asking how to get approved for books? We get it—there’s no better feeling than that “You’ve Been…
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12 Ways to Support Your Favorite Authors

Have you ever finished a book by your favorite author and immediately wished they had another one publishing soon? Us too! Luckily, there are small ways that readers can support authors that…

6 Ways to Improve Your NetGalley Feedback Ratio

On NetGalley, your Feedback Ratio is one of the key stats publishers consider when approving requests. The Feedback Ratio calculates the percentage of feedback to approved books and audiobooks. Publishers rely on…

Tricks to Make Time for Reading

Bookworms love a good challenge. Personally, I always try to read more books than I did the year before. Adding books to my TBR is the easy part, while finding more time…
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NetGalley Tools All Book Advocates Should Know About

The NetGalley team is dedicated to offering members the resources they need to stay organized and be the best book advocates they can be. Here are a few of our favorite member…

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