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I believe there are six major keys to improving your reading skill. Like all skills, success only comes through practice, so just reading this article won’t be enough. But if you are interested in how you might be able to make dramatic improvements in both speed and comprehension, I’ve found these six points to be the best start.

1) Remember, Reading is Not Linear
2) Stop Subvocalizing
To move to a new level you need to stop sounding the words inside your head or subvocalizing.
Speed Reading Follow-Up
3) Practice Reading
Practice reading involves reading faster than you can actually read.
4) Use a Pointer
5) Eliminate Distractions
don’t multitask with your reading or you’ll lose any benefits speed reading can offer.
6) Find Your Motivation