What is a significant challenge faced by writers today, according to Ian Rankin?
Ian Rankin says competing with 'almost unbelievable' real-life politics is a new challenge for fiction authors

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Competition from movies
Unpredictable world events
Lack of inspiration
Decline in book sales
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the success of Tom Cruise's Jack Reacher film compare to the books?
The film was more successful
The film was not released
The film matched the books' success
The film was less successful
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one reason for the increased quality of books this year, according to the transcript?
Better marketing strategies
More collaboration between authors
Writers escaping into invention
Higher budgets for authors
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What genre is one of the biggest selling in the UK?
Science fiction
Fantasy
Crime fiction
Romance
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is crime fiction particularly appealing during uncertain times?
It is more relatable
It is cheaper than other genres
It offers a sense of resolution
It has more action scenes
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