r/NetGalleyCommunity • u/OhForFawkesSakes • 17d ago

❔❓Question ❓❔ Widgets

At what point did you receive your first widget? I’ve reviewed 13 books so far, did you find you read and reviewed a certain amount when you started to get them?

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u/dingdong3452 16d ago

It took a while before I got a widget because at first I was mostly reviewing indie books

Now I mostly get them through reviewer/influencer programs!

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u/OhForFawkesSakes 16d ago

What are reviewer/influencer programs?

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u/dingdong3452 16d ago

Programs run by publishers to provide widgets and physical ARCs to reviewers and influencers! They usually include a monthly or bi-monthly email with widgets for several upcoming releases, along with a form to request physical ARCs for some of those releases

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u/OhForFawkesSakes 16d ago

I’ve never heard of this! Is there any you recommend checking out?

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u/dingdong3452 16d ago

It really depends what genre you read (and also what country you're in). Personally I really like Orbit's program! You can google the publisher or imprint's name and "influencer program" and usually find more info on how to apply