Robinson-Lineberger Literary Competition: The Arts Council of Lincoln County is preparing now for the 37th competition. The deadline for postmarked entries is April 13. Poetry entries are limited to one per person: on any subject, in any style, free verse, blank verse or rhymed. Each should be limited to 32 lines or less. Prose entries are likewise limited to one per person: an essay or short story on any subject, limited to about 750 words. Entries in both categories must be titled, original, unpublished and must never have won a cash award before. The competition is open to students in the Lincoln County Schools and to adults. Only students have to be from Lincoln County. Adults may be from neighboring counties. Each school is asked to screen its entries and must submit only the best works. Student entries must come through the school and not be delivered individually to the LCS Central Office or to the Arts Council of Lincoln County. CLICK HERE FOR PRIZE MONEY AND COMPLETE ENTRY DETAILS