Writing a book is a long and challenging process, but new technology is increasingly making it easier for authors to finish their books.

Michael Green, a US data scientist-turned-novelist, felt that technology could help him simplify the writing process when he was in the middle of writing his debut (首部) book.

He said that the process had become difficult to manage: “In the midst of editing, I got to the point where I started feeling like I had a lot of plots and characters,” he told the BBC. “I had all these documents on the deeper aspects of the world I was creating. I was worried about being able to keep track of it all. That’s when I switched into my more data science-minded approach to solving a complex problem with a lot of different pieces.”

Green went on to create Lynit, a digital platform to help authors plan and weave together the many elements that form a story, such as themes, characters, and major events.

“As the author gets a new idea that they want to bring into the story, they are able to input it into a natural framework,” he told the BBC. “Piece by piece, they’re adding to the story. As new ideas come in, they change, maybe by creating new nodes (节点), new relationships.”

Once the book has been published, technology is also playing an ever-increasing role in publicity and connecting with readers. Websites and apps from specialist firms allow authors to participate in live question-and-answer sessions with their audience.

Another tech firm, Crazy Maple Studios in California, US, offers authors four apps that can add music, animation, sound effects and in some cases, gameplay.

Michael Green believes technology will become even more important as a new generation of tech-savvy (精通技术的) writers becomes more well-known.

“What I’m finding with the Generation Z and even younger writers is that they’re looking for technology to give them guidance,” he told the BBC. “They see it as a tool to learn and grow with, rather than extra work.”

【小题1】What difficulty did Green face in writing his debut book?

A．He would leave out important plots.

B．He had trouble organizing his thoughts.

C．He often felt he was not creative enough.

D．He felt the characters would not attract readers.

【小题2】What is an advantage of technology according to the text?

A．It brings authors closer to their readers.

B．It can generate images based on words.

C．It can translate thoughts into sentences.

D．It creates new relationships for authors.

【小题3】Which of the following would Green most probably agree with?

A．New technology matters to rising authors.

B．Technology adds to the burden of authors.

C．New technology gets in the way of creativity.

D．Young writers rely too heavily on technology.

【小题4】Where is the passage most likely from?

A．A travel journal.	B．A fairy tale.
C．A book review.	D．A science magazine.