MyReadingSpeed

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Reading-speed guides for better estimates and better reading plans

This blog collects practical articles on measuring reading speed, translating word count into reading time, and using genre-specific benchmarks without over-trusting generic averages.

Featured article

New random reading passages added

A quick update: the reading speed test now has more random readable passages, giving repeat visitors fresher samples across several genres.

April 27, 2026 - 1 min read

Resources

Official profile, booking, and portfolio links

This page brings together the official external profiles, booking pages, and media links referenced across the site so they are easier to discover and revisit.

March 22, 2026 - 3 min read

Benefits

Benefits of improving your reading speed

Reading faster is not only about finishing books sooner. It can also reduce planning friction, improve consistency, and make dense reading workloads less intimidating.

March 18, 2026 - 5 min read

Measurement

How to measure your reading speed accurately

If your reading-speed test is too short, too easy, or taken under pressure, the result can be misleading. Here is how to get a number you can actually use.

March 16, 2026 - 5 min read

Benchmarks

Average reading speed for books by genre

Genre changes the pace of reading because genre changes the work your brain has to do. Benchmarks help, but only when you use them carefully.

March 8, 2026 - 6 min read

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