by Abby Marks Beale | Sep 27, 2013 | Comprehension, Speed Reading
When it comes to your reading pile, are you a stacker (have one big pile), spreader (have many piles) or stasher (hide your piles)? These days, you may have physical piles AND electronic piles! Whatever your answer, you STILL have a reading pile! What to do with...
by Abby Marks Beale | Jul 15, 2013 | Speed Reading
Aren’t you caught up with your reading, YET?? If you are still seeing your reading piles as too tall, then grab a quick idea here to help you conquer your reading workload. Roadblock #3: I get easily distracted when I read. Distractions are a dime a dozen these...
by Abby Marks Beale | Jul 1, 2013 | Speed Reading
When was the last time you felt “caught up” with your reading? If its been a long time – or never – imagine what it would be like to have that feeling. This is the first of a short series of tips which will look at some common roadblocks and...
by Abby Marks Beale | May 15, 2013 | Speed Reading
I was recently interviewed by a women’s magazine for an article about speed reading. Her first question was typical of people who have little experience with it: “What’s THE secret of speed reading?” I’ve heard this question many times...
by Abby Marks Beale | May 1, 2013 | Speed Reading
Good fiction captures your imagination, mentally takes you places you have never been and broadens your understanding of the human experience. When I was in college, I remember learning about the basic elements of a good story. I never knew there was a formula, per...
by Abby Marks Beale | Apr 1, 2013 | Speed Reading
When you think about doing some business or academic reading, do you have the perfect place in mind that assures you peace, quiet and good concentration? Or do you desperately try to read where ever you are and hope you can get some done? After many conversations over...