How do you increase reading speed?

[alex_]

A weird trick that works fro me is using an index card and hiding the words below the sentence I'm reading.

[LimeRicky]

I started a "Speed Reading" thread, only to find out I had duplicated a topic. I'm new,
so I ask forgiveness. However, I believe the Moderator who discovered the travesty
did so without reading the content of my thread. In fact, her signature offers the speed-readers of the world some advice. Advice that assumes our approach to literature is
quantitative rather than qualitative. It is both. And you can have it both ways. There
are an infinite number of books in the world. But there are only a finite number of years in my life. If I dawdle, I'm not going to be able to read all of them. Speed reading
reduces precious minutes lost to dawdling, addling, obfutescating, heehawing, and generally, tossing the extraneous around the grey matter.
At one time in my life, I read two books a day. I read them and retained them. The techniques I learned in the speed reading course I took, strengthened my relationship
with the printed word. I began to absorb everything written that was put in front of me. My training allowed me to process the words specific to the authors intent and toss the ones that had a lesser value. Speed reading is only a start to a larger field
of human experience. It is not an end in itself. Anyone who entertains that idea has
missed the huge, awful point. Before you equate speed with quantity, have another look. I'm a million years old. And I know better than to give anyone advice
on anything. What do you know for sure?

[Saoirse200]

It really depends on the writing style of the author for me,usually if I find a book is being a little too descriptive I will read the conversation of the characters by reading only what is in the commas then quickly reviewing the page before I move on.

[ipekbunsal]

If I concentrate enough, my speed of reading increases immediately.
Where you read may change constantly, you won't always find a quiet place to read. So the more books you read, the more you concentrate. And when you concentrate you read faster.

[RobertManchester]

I think this has come up before on the site .... my suggestion is to read aloud regularly and practise, practise, practise.

But most of all it's not a competition so in my opinion it is more important to enjoy your reading than to try and reach some mythical speed.

Yes I must agree it's about enjoying it not how fast I read

[RJohnReves]

I learned speed reading in high school. I never (OK - seldom) use it. To me speed reading is like wolfing down a delicious dinner. It gets the stuff in, but no 'savoring' of the flavors.

[Johntherobert]

Get over the noise from tv, practice reading from far away, read every day.

[Pagesofmylife]

I read at 500+ words a minute, which is 2 pages a minute, but still want to read faster...
Anyway, they say that practise reading without using your "inner voice", learn to take the words in without repeating them in your head. Don't read aloud, if its understanding based, improve your vocabulary. Basically just read a lot and over time it should get better. A lot of people say that "speed reading" ruins the experience, but I actually comprehend more than the average person, your comprehension goes up with your speed, so I think they are referring to "skimming" which is a research/essay tool, not an everyday thing. DON'T SKIM, learn to read fast while taking it all in.

[WinterCandyMints]

I don't think I have. I just go at a nice pace. I think you just have to keep reading.

[Chrystal]

One of the methods I have for increasing my reading speed is by sometimes reading every other sentence. I also give myself a goal of reading 50 - 100 pps in 45 minutes or less, and just go, and reading out loud does indeed help the process.

[RJohnReves]

What's the hurry? Relax and enjoy.

[Miss_Jane2014]

They gave us a short course on it when I first started college. All I can say is keep reading. Reading out loud to yourself actually helps with comprehension. If you don't have to speed read, there is no harm in sitting back and enjoying yourself at your own pace. I only use speed reading to cover the assigned text for my classes that normal people wouldn't have enough time to read in 2 weeks.

[Night reader]

I feel like reading speed depends on your eye and extensive knowledge of vocabulary. Most importantly practice.

[LivreAmour217]

I am a fast reader by nature (a plus of having Asperger Syndrome, I guess), but I don't really see the point of wanting to read any faster. If you read too quickly, you'll miss important details. Whether you're reading for school, work, or pleasure, it's best to go at a pace that is comfortable for you. Don't compare yourself to others--it is not a race!

[Keyys_Queendom]

I think the most accurate and legit way to increase reading speed is to read a book that interests you. The reason people finish books so quick is because, in my opinion, the book catches their attention. I think we all have read that one book that we just could not put down. We put it down only to pick it right back up. And don't let it be a book that has a sequel. Then you're in that state of mind that you feel you will do absolutely anything to get the sequel. But then you realize the sequel doesn't come out until a couple months from now. Lol my current situation. But yeah just grab a book that most interests you and your reading speed will increase 100%