As well as reading between the lines, Marks-Beale also suggests using the indenting method. Again, this uses your peripheral vision. Generally, readers will place their eyes at the beginning of each line. shifting this half an inch inside the left margin. You should also stop reading half an inch from the right margin. This approach is another way of forcing you to use your peripheral vision. The author recommends a simple action to train yourself to read this way. Start by drawing vertical lines roughly half an inch inside both margins and this will show you where to start and stop.
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