Tips For Read-A-Thons

I have participated in quite a few read-a-thons now and with the Dewey's 24 hour read-a-thon and the Bout of Books read-a-thon coming up I thought I would share some tips for read-a-thons with you. I am not a professional, but here are some of the things I will be doing during the upcoming read-a-thons that might help you out as well.

• Be prepared - I like to pick out the books I will be reading before the read-a-thon starts, this way I don't waste reading time by trying to decide what I'm going to read. 
• Pick small books - You don't want to be stuck reading a huge book the whole time. You will also feel more motivated to keep reading if you finish a book and can start a new one.
• Get comfortable - Find a comfy, quiet place to read, you don't want to be distracted by being uncomfortable or by noisy family members. Also remember not to stay in one spot all day, move around and get a little exercise.
• Stay away from electronics while reading - If I have my computer, iPod or something like that nearby, I always get distracted from reading. I have learned that it is best to stay away from them while reading.
• Take breaks - It's great if you want to read as much as possible, but sometimes a break is necessary. This is also a good time to play with those electronics and to check social media and blogs!
• Get snacks - And don't skip meals! You will get hungry while you are reading, so you need to refuel with some food! 
• Have fun! - Don't take things too seriously, remember this is supposed to be fun! So don't stress out if you aren't meeting the goals you've set for yourself or you think others are doing better than you, just relax and enjoy reading!