Ideas and practical notes on reading deeply, finding focus, and making longform writing easier to enjoy.
Looking for a Pocket alternative? Choose a reading-later workflow that helps you finish saved articles instead of growing another backlog.
A practical guide to ADHD reading tools: reduce visual noise, make progress visible, and choose a reading setup you can return to.
The best distraction-free reading extensions for Chrome, compared by the job you need done: simplify a page, save it, focus, or read in slides.
Does Bionic Reading work? Current research does not show a general boost to speed or comprehension, but personal preference can still matter.
A reading ruler Chrome extension can make your place easier to see on a dense page. Learn what it does, who may benefit, and how to use one well.
Can't finish reading articles you once would have enjoyed? Learn how page design, unclear progress, and competing tabs make longform reading harder to begin and finish.
Learn how to read Substack posts with less friction: choose a small queue, protect a session, use structure, and leave a clear re-entry point.
Infinite scroll can make it harder to stay oriented in a long article. Use paging, visible progress, and smaller reading units to regain focus.
Too many Substack subscriptions? Build a small, forgiving newsletter workflow that helps you read what matters and let the rest go.
Read Wikipedia articles more easily with a focused workflow: use the outline, follow one question, and turn dense pages into manageable sections.
Read Twitter/X threads more easily by separating the argument from the feed, saving useful threads, and choosing a calmer view for long posts.