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E: 31/08 Win a set of 4 Guardian books for writers

Guardian Books

They do say that everyone's got a novel in them. If this is you - whether you're a budding novelist or playwright, are looking to launch your career as a writer or are even an aspiring journalist - then you'll want to pick up the tips of the trade to ensure that your work gets into print.

How better to do this than with a selection of four Guardian titles for writers including the bestselling Guardian Style Guide and the newly released How to Write, packed with ideas, writing exercises, tips and a comprehensive directory of publishers and agents.

Q) What is an oxymoron?
a) A comparison using 'as' or 'like' ("I wandered lonely as a cloud", Wordsworth)
b) Two contradictory terms used in conjunction (eg. the "living dead") ;)
c) Someone who is not terribly bright

source: http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/oxymoron.html

email: [EMAIL="brandedbooks@guardian.co.uk"]brandedbooks@guardian.co.uk[/EMAIL]
subject: Writer Titles Competition
answer: b) Two contradictory terms used in conjunction (eg. the "living dead")

Best of Luck :)
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