Quite simply, there is no real start to accelerated reading, as people have been reading at different rates since the beginning of written language. Speed reading as we know it today first came out in the 1950’s, and was developed by Evelyn Wood. She created a course that uses many of the techniques contained in this manual, but mainly focused on hand movements. More about her course can be found in The Evelyn Wood Seven Day Speed Reading and Learning Program, by Stanley D. Frank.
Her story goes that she was attempting to increase her reading speed by pushing herself to go faster, and threw the book down in frustration. While picking it up from the ground and brushing the dirt off, she found that her eye easily followed her hand movements across the page. By using her hand as a guide, she could read at a much faster rate with less strain on the eyes. She had found a way that all people could learn how to read faster, without needing anything but the book. She used this technique along with several others to teach her speed reading course.
Since then, many speed reading courses have come and gone from the market. There are dozens of books on the subject, and the occasional course being presented. With the ease of access to online literary resources, speed reading software has also become quite common. Each of these systems has both positive and negative aspects that need to be considered when choosing your method of learning.
As we developed our QuickEye program, we took all of the positives from previous courses and developed our Success Package. We hold seminars to provide you with a knowledgeable instructor who can give you personalized attention. Our QuickEye 3.1 Speed Reading Software will help you with electronic reading. Finally our book and hard copy exercises focus on your physical reading needs. This comprehensive system provides you with the greatest opportunity for success.
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