I read about an art exhibition / contest, made an entry, sent it in, it was accepted and exhibited. I didn't win the prize but the exhibit has been in the international news for weeks. Two men apparently tried to murder those who were in attendance at the exhibition. I wrote an essay about the experience, submitted it to a publisher, it was accepted and published. I was paid for my essay.

http://freethinker.co.uk/2015/05/07/trigger-warning/