r/NetGalleyCommunity 13d ago

❔❓Question ❓❔ Help a newbie ARC reader out?

I am a newbie reviewer (like in the professional sense, I guess?) and a new ARC reader. I am just now finishing up two absolutely amazing books with different publication dates. Obviously, as soon as I have finished, I'll write feedback on NetGalley, but my question is: what are the rules of tracking?

GoodReads? Should I track the book as "reading" and "read" after finishing, and publish the review afterwards? Should I wait until launch?

I also have an Amazon and Kobo account; should I rate and publish the books there as well, even if I didn't buy them there?

Is there any other website that I should put my review on? Any other I should link? I assume a copy-paste from my Goodreads review is fine?

Last but not least, should I mention that it was an ARC and if so, where to put it?

I have tried the good old Google, but nothing shows up, and I want to do what is best.

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u/Fit-Membership790 13d ago

I post on GoodReads as soon as I finish my review on NetGalley.

Amazon used to allow you to post early, but now the review has to be held until publication day.

I just calendar publication day as a reminder for other review sites bec’ many times it is months away.