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Tips for Making Your Social Media Accounts More Accessible

NetGalley members use a wide variety of social media to spread their love of books. Unfortunately, social media platforms aren’t always the most helpful when it comes to encouraging users to share…
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Social Media Etiquette that Every Bookworm Should Know

Just call us Emily Post because we’re here to share some bookish social media etiquette. If you’re new to a social media platform, it can sometimes be tricky to find your footing…
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How to Plan Content on Your Bookish Social Media Channels

Starting a bookish social media channel is exciting, but to help it grow you’ll need to produce content with some regularity. Here’s a look at how to start planning your social media…
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NetGalley’s Guide to Who to Tag in Book Reviews

NetGalley members love to share their reviews on their bookish social media platforms. There are many strategies that readers can use on those platforms to help their reviews reach the intended audience,…
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How to Review NetGalley Books on TikTok

NetGalley members love sharing reviews on their bookish social media platforms. While many have flocked to the ever-growing reader community on TikTok, some aren’t sure what the best practices are for sharing…
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Canva 101: How to Use Canva as a Book Influencer

To help NetGalley members create strong platforms for sharing their book reviews, we’ve rounded up tips for starting a blog, Bookstagram, Booktube, and BookTok channel. Most of these posts mention the free…

NetGalley Newbie: Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start

If you're a book advocate or industry professional (reviewer, book trade professional, librarian, bookseller, educator, journalist or member of the media) who wants to discover and recommend new books to your audience,…
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Social Media Tips for Libraries

Social media is becoming an increasingly vital way for libraries to connect with their communities. Here are ideas for how to use your social accounts in ways that highlight all your branch…
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Social Media Tips for Bookstores

Social media is becoming an increasingly vital way for bookstores to connect with their communities. It’s also a way to attract customers who aren’t local but want to shop with you virtually!…

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