I used to be a visualizer. At around the age of 8-12 I could imagine a movie in my mind as I read. Once I read an entire 500 page book, one which was relatively high level for and 8 year old, in a single day. Unfortunantly, I don’t to do that anymore despite being an older, more experienced reader. I slowly push the pages and subvocalize. it takes me a few weeks to read 500 pages. I don’t know what changed my mindset. It’s a lot less satisfying to read this way. Does anyone have tips about how to active a mental movie while reading?
My first thought is what kind of books are you reading. I find that some books are full of fascinating movies for me and others there’s absolutely nothing. Most books are flashes almost more like looking at pictures rather than a movie. A lot of it comes down to the type of book, speed of the story, and reading level of the book.