Delaney offers daily writing tips and hosts writing contests on Twitter @FDbytheword.

Though proud of his profession, he seems to be rather down on his luck (or talent) whenever he submits his works to be published or writing contests.

Throughout his writing career, Beale won hundreds of writing contests.

He was soon entering his poetry, essays, stories, and plays in writing contests, hoping to earn extra income.

In addition to the Corrido Contest, the Center sponsors a national writer's residency, and writing contests for University of Arizona graduate and undergraduate students.

Events include author readings, writing contests and workshops, exhibits and a book fair.

In her youth she competed in writing contests.

Readers are invited to debate important issues facing the Marine Corps through a combination of solicitation for articles and writing contests.

The organization publishes anthologies of youth writing, produces writing contests and puts on performances at community venues.

It serves as a clearing house of information for writers who want to read or teach, and also provides lists of writing programs and contests nationwide.