The Crucible poetry and fiction competition is open to all writers.  All entries must be completely original, must never have been published, must be in manuscript form, and must not be involved in other competitions.  Three copies of all manuscript entries must be submitted:  the author’s name should not appear on the manuscript copies.  Writers should send with their entries a short biographical sketch.  Permission to publish the material is implied by submission.  Entries submitted without the above information will not be considered.  Manuscripts will be accepted only through May 1, 2007.  Winners will be notified by July 2007.  Crucible will receive first publication rights to winning entries, after which rights will revert back to the author.  Winning entries will be published in the fall issue of Crucible published by the Department of English, Barton College.  Fiction must be limited to 8,000 words or less.  Poetry must be limited to five poems.  No prizes will be given in other categories.  All unaccepted manuscripts accompanied by stamped, self-addressed envelopes will be returned as soon as possible after judging.

All entries should be sent to :
Terrence L. Grimes
Editor, Crucible
Barton College
Wilson, NC 278933
tgrimes@barton.edu

Copies of the current Crucible may be purchased in December for $7.00.
Back issues are also available from the Editor for $7.00 per copy.