Although he is mainly remembered for creating James Bond, Ian Fleming has more to offer to readers and writers alike. Jordan M. Poss, among others, calls Fleming a craftsman, master not only of English prose but also plot construction. Unlike the films adapted from his novels, Fleming’s Bond plots vary. He killed the villain two-thirds of the way into a novel, shifted between genres, and even delayed Bond’s entry into the narrative for several chapters — keeping readers on their toes and enticing them to turn the page. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
