Getting Started with LumaRead: Your Speed Reading Journey
New to LumaRead? This complete guide will walk you through uploading your first document, customizing your reading experience, and tracking your progress.
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Welcome to LumaRead
LumaRead is your personal speed reading trainer. Whether you're a student trying to keep up with coursework, a professional drowning in reports, or just someone who wants to read more books, LumaRead can help you significantly increase your reading speed with practice.
Step 1: Upload Your First Document
LumaRead supports PDF and DOCX files. Simply click the upload button on your dashboard and select a document. We recommend starting with something familiar or lighter content (not a dense textbook) for your first session.
Step 2: Choose Your Reading Speed
The average reading speed is 200-250 WPM. We recommend starting at 300 WPM—just slightly above average. This gives you a gentle challenge without overwhelming you. You can adjust speed during your session.
Step 3: Customize Your Experience
- Phrase Size: Choose how many words appear at once (1-4 recommended for beginners)
- Acceleration: Gradually increase speed during a session
- Font Size: Adjust text size for comfortable reading
Step 4: Track Your Progress
LumaRead automatically tracks your reading sessions, including average WPM, total words read, and time spent. Use these statistics to see your improvement over time and stay motivated.
Tips for Success
- Practice 15-20 minutes daily for best results
- Start with easy material before tackling complex texts
- Don't rush—comprehension is more important than speed
- Take breaks if you feel fatigued
- Gradually increase speed as you become comfortable
