Tips for making the most of your NetGalley account:
Make your titles available for request
Take advantage of the growing NetGalley community of influential readers - reviewers, media/journalists, librarians, booksellers, and educators - who may be interested in your titles.
You control how members can access your titles:
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Requests Allowed (all members): Interested NetGalley members can request your book from the catalog.
By Member Type: Limit requests to certain member types. All others can Wish. - Private/Invite Only: Keep your book hidden and share only with your chosen contacts.
- Read Now: Give instant access, with no approval needed.
Learn more about different options for allowing requests here.
Use the NetGalley widget
Your contacts trust you, and you know best how to grab their attention. Maintain your relationship by continuing to send your own emails on your own terms – just pop in the NetGalley widget to give them access to the title.
Use the widget to:
- Include early access links in your pitch emails
- Accommodate last-minute requests when print galleys aren’t available
- Share with mailing lists (bloggers, librarians, educators, etc.)
Every title has its own unique widget, which you can customize each time you create it.
Two Types of Widgets:
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Secure Widget: Locked to specific email addresses. Only recipients on your list can use it. If forwarded, new recipients must request access.
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Open Widget: Not tied to specific emails. Anyone with the link can log in and view the title. Best for trusted contacts (like editors or media).
Please ensure compliance with all local laws related to data privacy (GDPR, CAN-SPAM, CCPA, etc.).
Expand your reach with Booktrovert
NetGalley connects you with professional readers, while Booktrovert helps you reach everyday booklovers; the consumers who buy, recommend, and share books with friends.
With Booktrovert, you can:
- Run digital giveaways to build excitement and visibility
- Promote both frontlist and backlist titles
- Drive readers to retail links with built-in and custom Buy Now buttons
- Build custom campaigns with multiple CTAs
Booktrovert campaigns run for seven days, and if all giveaway copies are claimed early, the call-to-action automatically switches to encourage purchases—keeping momentum strong. Use the Campaigns tab in your account to get started!
Learn more about how to use Booktrovert alongside NetGalley here.
Promote your book to the NetGalley community
Please contact us to find out about our Promotions. We have many ways to promote titles to our dedicated professional readers. Many of our clients are also coordinating with us on their own promotions, contests, at events (include a QR code linking to the widget on a postcard, for example), and more. Reach out to us at concierge[at]netgalley.com and we can share some ideas and sample language.
Enhance your title with the Press Kit
Give your contacts everything they need in one place. Upload marketing assets to the Press Kit section, such as:
- Press releases
- Author bios, interviews, or Q&As
- Tour details (bookstore or blog tours)
- Teacher or book club guides
- High-resolution cover images and author photos
- Video and audio files (trailers, author interviews, podcasts)
Update your Publisher Profile
Keep your profile fresh so members can easily connect with your brand and discover your titles. You can add:
- A company description
- Approval preferences
- Social media links
Update your profile anytime from Settings at the top of your Dashboard.
Add reviews you love to the Title Details page
Highlight strong reviews by featuring them on your Title Details page.
Featured reviews appear when titles are open for request, and after they’re archived (in the “Previously on NetGalley” section of your publisher listing).
They’ll be showcased in a dedicated Featured Reviews section, giving your book lasting visibility.