Reading slowly
A chapter without a deadline
Reading slowly does not have to mean reading fewer books. It can mean giving a page enough time to leave an impression before you turn it.
Start with a short stretch
Choose ten pages or set aside a quarter of an hour. If the scene is unfinished when the time is up, follow it to a natural pause.
Notice what stayed
When you close the book, name one detail you can still picture. A room, a turn of phrase or a character’s gesture makes a better starting point than a plot summary.
Return without rereading everything
Leave a small bookmark with a question you want the next chapter to answer. It can be as simple as wondering why a character did not reply.