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Old 02-04-2011, 07:56 AM   #72
jerrywojo
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Originally Posted by GreenMonkey View Post
I timed myself in the 9th grade - I read about 2 pages/min then. Testing these days on the internet pegs me about 600-700wpm. I kinda read by the paragraph somehow. Hard to explain to read-aloud-in-my-head-readers, they never quite get how I can read that fast.

I tend to read one book at a time. I read a 2nd book only if I misplace the 1st. These days sometimes I read a 2nd on my Nook or NC if I don't have my hardcover available (as in, not at home). Sometimes it's possible I am reading a non-fiction book for a history class at the same time.
Oh yea the voice in the head. Subvocalizing can really slow you down. People often become drowsy while reading for this reason.

I had the eureka moment a few years ago after months of training. Depending on the book structure I can read 800-900 wpm with good comp.

Not speed reading here either. Speed reading is a fantasy inho.
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