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message 1: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments Hey Guys !

Just wondering if anyone has used Netgalley for ARC copies ?

I've signed up but looking for advice and tips :)


message 2: by Robyn (new)

Robyn Fletcher (carmelstrawberries) | 24 comments yes, took a while to get a few


message 3: by Robyn (new)

Robyn Fletcher (carmelstrawberries) | 24 comments also think about joining story origin for arcs


message 4: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments Was it hard to get approved ?
also did you link your account to amazon by any chance (sorry for all the questions)

I havent heard of them I'll check Story Orgins out :)


message 5: by Tracy (new)

Tracy Myburgh  (116526438-tracy-myburgh) | 34 comments Hi Megan.

It's easier than you think. Don't apply for too many books at once or you might just end up with too many books.
I only have my Goodreads account and a LinkedIn account linked and I get approved for most of the books I apply for.
I make sure I keep my feedback ratio at 80%.


message 6: by Martina (new)

Martina (martinas_library) | 30 comments Start with books that are read now or listen now, they are automatic approvals and will help with your ratio. Try to keep your ratio as high as possible, they recommend 80%. If you get denied for a book, don't be discouraged. It can be for many different reasons, it could be you but it could also be that they have already reached the limit for your demographic. Some publishers are notorious for denying pretty much everyone, as well. I googled what to put in my bio and that has really helped with approvals. I've been with NetGalley for over a year, so if you have any more questions I'd be glad to help :)

I linked my goodreads and Amazon, once a book publishes there is a tab for reviews that they would like posted to retail sites. Linking your amazon makes it easy to share to amazon. It automatically copies the review and brings you to the review page.


message 7: by Robyn (new)

Robyn Fletcher (carmelstrawberries) | 24 comments I only have options link Goodreads and LinkedIn. How did you link your Amazon?


message 8: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments Hey Tracey :)

Yeah I'm pretty cautious not to get overwhelmed. I'm reading the TOG series atm, so I don't think I'll apply for any until I've finished that. But wanted to get a lay of the land.

That's good because I only really use Goodreads and amazon.
Is the feedback ration how often you give feedback or authors / publishers rate your feedback ??


message 9: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments Martina wrote: "Start with books that are read now or listen now, they are automatic approvals and will help with your ratio. Try to keep your ratio as high as possible, they recommend 80%. If you get denied for a..."

Thats awesome ! thank you I might reach out with more questions if thats okay :D

How did you link your amazon ?


message 10: by Tracy (new)

Tracy Myburgh  (116526438-tracy-myburgh) | 34 comments Once you have finished a book it will give you the option to give feedback. You can wait a day or two to give feedback.
As soon as you have given your feedback, your ratio increases.
So it's the amount of books recevied to reviews submitted.
At this point I have 15 approved, 13 feedback sent and leaves me at 87%.
Hope it helps.


message 11: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments Tracy wrote: "Once you have finished a book it will give you the option to give feedback. You can wait a day or two to give feedback.
As soon as you have given your feedback, your ratio increases.
So it's the a..."


Ahhh I get you !
thats really helpful ! thank you !!


message 12: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments Did you just link your goodread and amazon ? (I dont have a bookish insta or tiktok)


message 13: by Martina (new)

Martina (martinas_library) | 30 comments Megan wrote: "Martina wrote: "Start with books that are read now or listen now, they are automatic approvals and will help with your ratio. Try to keep your ratio as high as possible, they recommend 80%. If you ..."

Now that I'm looking at it I don't think you actually link your amazon account. It just brings me to the review page and since I'm already signed into amazon on my computer, it's ready for me. I'm assuming since it brings you to the page, they will get a copy of the link. When you review you are supposed to say that you received a free copy in exchange for an honest review, but I have noticed amazon will not post the review if those words are in it.


message 14: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments I did try but also couldnt see a way to do it.
Awesome I'll keep that in mind, thats weird for amazon not to post reviews like that. strange 🤔


message 15: by Lena (new)

Lena Andrews  (lenaandrews) | 17 comments BookSirens is really good


message 16: by rosalinda.reads (new)

rosalinda.reads (rosalindareads) | 27 comments Hi where can I find where and when can I post my review of the book? I reviewed on netgalley is at the same time as my review on goodreads, tiktok, insta and my fb. I haven't read anything about when to post on social media. I'm new to netgalley😅. I just started this October


message 17: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments rosalinda.reads wrote: "Hi where can I find where and when can I post my review of the book? I reviewed on netgalley is at the same time as my review on goodreads, tiktok, insta and my fb. I haven't read anything about wh..."

Im new so dont have a clue but @tracey in the thread answered some questions might be worth asking her if shes willing to help :)


message 18: by Jacqueline (new)

Jacqueline (applejacksbooks) rosalinda.reads wrote: "Hi where can I find where and when can I post my review of the book? I reviewed on netgalley is at the same time as my review on goodreads, tiktok, insta and my fb. I haven't read anything about wh..."

Typically they want reviews posted right around the time that the book releases to garner engagement. I'd follow NetGalley on twitter and tiktok as they post about this sometimes.


message 19: by rosalinda.reads (new)

rosalinda.reads (rosalindareads) | 27 comments Thank you Megan and Jacqueline


message 20: by rosalinda.reads (new)

rosalinda.reads (rosalindareads) | 27 comments Oh... thats why.. That's why I saw something written on netgalley that said come back again. I don't remember the exact sentence.


message 21: by rosalinda.reads (new)

rosalinda.reads (rosalindareads) | 27 comments My previous two reviews. I have also posted it on my social media😅


message 22: by Megan (new)

Megan Wise | 97 comments rosalinda.reads wrote: "Hi where can I find where and when can I post my review of the book? I reviewed on netgalley is at the same time as my review on goodreads, tiktok, insta and my fb. I haven't read anything about wh..."

If you have a tiktok and insta I'd to have look ?
always looking for new bookish people to follow :D


message 23: by Tracy (new)

Tracy Myburgh  (116526438-tracy-myburgh) | 34 comments You can post your Netgalley reviews when you are ready but post on your social media around the launch. When you join Netgalley you download the 'Netgalley's Book Advocate Toolkit', everything you need will be in it.


message 24: by rosalinda.reads (new)

rosalinda.reads (rosalindareads) | 27 comments Wow. Thank you Tracy. I added the netgalley's book advocate toolkit on my netgalley list


message 25: by rosalinda.reads (new)

rosalinda.reads (rosalindareads) | 27 comments If you have a tiktok and insta I'd to have look ?
always looking for new bookish people to follow :D

@Megan yes I have tiktok and insta. My username is @rosalinda.reads in both accounts


message 26: by Lena (new)

Lena Andrews  (lenaandrews) | 17 comments no BookSirens is for getting arcs. have a huge selection of books to choose from.


message 27: by Lena (new)

Lena Andrews  (lenaandrews) | 17 comments you can post your reviews on Amazon, netgalley, bookbub, Barnes and noble tictok Instagram Facebook and Twitter


message 28: by Lena (new)

Lena Andrews  (lenaandrews) | 17 comments I'm on tictok Lenamossandrews595 I'm an arc


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