Captain’s Log, Stardate 05.04.2007
I totally want to learn to speed read. My friend Georgiana found a website and posted a few tips on her blog:
Speed Reading 101
If I could speed read, I could read so many more books than I do now! I think my biggest problem is sub-vocalizing my words. I don’t think I’ve EVER not done it. I don’t know if I’d be able to not do it. If that makes any sense whatsoever.
Anybody have tips?
I totally want to learn to speed read. My friend Georgiana found a website and posted a few tips on her blog:
Speed Reading 101
If I could speed read, I could read so many more books than I do now! I think my biggest problem is sub-vocalizing my words. I don’t think I’ve EVER not done it. I don’t know if I’d be able to not do it. If that makes any sense whatsoever.
Anybody have tips?
Comments
Course, I cheat sometimes. I'll read large chunks of the book, skip even larger chunks and get the main gist of the book wihtout reading it all.
Also, Camy, I'm tagging you for blog tag! I hope you'll come to my blog to see the details. Come out to play. :)
Missy
The whole trick was using hand motions to "draw" your eyes down the page. Moving your hand fast forced your eyes to move faster than they would on their own, not giving you time to sub-vocalize. It tooks quite a bit of practice, but comprehension actually increases--a lot.
They taught us techniques for different types of material, but that is the basic concept. It really works. I still use it sometimes when I need to hurry through something (though of course not when I'm critiquing one of my writing buddies!
Some suggestions - try to allow the words to create a picture in your mind without focusing on each word. Also, practice on thrillers. :)