Sometimes inspirations for your writing may come from things you hear.

It could be just any kinds of sound you will hear in your life, but how about it is some popular song you hear on the streets, at school with your friends, at a cafe, or even through your earbuds from your iPod!

As a heavy music lover as well, I frequently thought of stories based on music, and mostly it was about thinking of a music video scenario for it all by myself. One day, when I was listening to one of BIGBANG [just to note: my all-time favorite K-pop group! Yup you can call me VIP haha :)]'s newest songs which were released in last year from my cell phone, one sparkling thought came into my mind....OH, WHAT ABOUT WRITING A STORY ABOUT THIS SONG....wait, HOW ABOUT WRITING A STORY FROM K-POP ITSELF?

Since I am a very busy person and cannot think of all stories from all songs from a single brain, I decided that I need your help and ideas in order to help me out completing this somewhat time-killing project-like thing into action. So, just come over and have fun with writing over any K-pop music you like even if you don't like K-pop:) And.....for you K-pop lovers over there.......come on! Don't be shy! Kill two birds with one stone by writing stories and listening to  your favorite team's song!

So everybody, these are the rules;

Who to write: Everyone who got ideas and love K-POP or anyone who just wants to write stories from new music!

What to write: ANY KINDS OF FICTION INSPIRED FROM A PARTICULAR K-POP SONG[I MEAN, REALLY ANY SONG AS LONG AS IT'S K-POP!].....or two, if you like:)

[Note: ALTHOUGH I settled the rating cutlines as PG-13, symbolic or metaphoric claims of sexuality, violence, or other 'adult' issues are okay!]

When to write : Any time from February 22  to March 7(GMT +9 Zone) [That gives you two weeks so I think that will be enough!]

How to win: Mainly based on choice of the organizer-that's me:)-but like counts will be considered! I just mentioned that I like BIGBANG, but it doesn't mean that I will only look for works done based on their song so don't worry! I am a quite fair person and you can guarantee:)

What you get if you win:

1st place- An audio-drama version of the winning story [which means that I will record your story and send it to you again] and held it on my Naver blog [address will be told later] with a Korean translation

2nd place- A story fan art of the winning story with a quote from the choice of the organizer written on the side

3rd place-  A word document version of the winning story with some pictures of your group attached as inserted pictures

Additional Good News: NO WORD COUNT PEOPLE! WRITE AS LONG AS YOU WANT!!

That's it. Enjoy your writing guys! I'll be happy to see all of your entries two weeks later:)

Ik ik, another contest, but contests are fun.

Anyways.

Rules

-1 entry

-no word limit

-no set object

-new and original piece

Flash Prompt

Choose an object. Anything. It can be an ice cube, a grain of sand, a toothpick, or your lotion.

Write a short story from the perspective of this object.

Make it entertaining/romantic/action filled  etc... you get the point.

Have fun with this, don't be afraid to get weirdly creative or crazy! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!!

:D

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for participating in our Valentine’s Day themed contest! We really enjoy reading how you guys connected the 3 elements to craft a creative and engaging story! We will announce the winners very soon!

As promoting a healthy lifestyle among people is also one of foodpanda’s missions, we are thrilled to host another '3 Elements'writing contest again! This time, one of the elements (Quinoa) is a healthy and nutritious food! Hope these new elements can inspire you all to write another great story!

Without further ado, below are the details of the contest. Let your creativity flow and remember to have fun!

*Contest Mechanism*

Prompt:

Write a story to promote foodpanda based on Allthree elements:

- Pulled Hamstring

- An Annoying Boss

- Quinoa

Duration:Feb 22, 2016– March 6, 2016 (11:59 pm GMT 8+ Time Zone)

Word Limit:Around 300-500Words

Prizes:

1st Place:

- Story Entry Featured on foodpanda’s Online Magazine,

- $500 HKD foodpanda voucher,

- Penana Story Postcard (with your winning story entry on it)

2nd Place:

- $400 HKD foodpanda voucher,

- Penana Story Postcard (with your winning story entry on it)

3rd Place:

- $300 HKD foodpanda voucher,

- Penana Story Postcard (with your winning entry story on it)

(Note:foodpanda Vouchers can be used in Hong Kong only. However, participants in other countries are also encouraged to join the contest to win the chance of featuring their entries in Foodpanda’s online magazine and win Penana’s beautifully designed gifts.)

Judging:

1. foodpanda and Penana will judge the contest entries based on their creativity, quality, originality, and uniqueness.

2. Each contest submission shall not have been previously exploited or published in any form.

3. The contest submissions should not contain any material that is libelous, defamatory, profane or obscene, as determined by foodpanda and Penana.

4. All submissions must be in English.

About foodpanda:

Food Delivery just got faster. We’re foodpanda, a delivery service bringing you the restaurants you love right to your doorstep or your office. Often, with busy schedules and in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, eating schedules are often neglected, so we want to be your solution. And, we definitely want to hear what young people have to say about Hong Kong’s food scene.

Drawn to Penana, we are looking for aspiring writers, who might also happen to be a foodie to exercise in creative writing. So if you are one, or know anyone who might be one…stop waiting and enter our competition now!

Follow foodpanda’s Facebook and Instagram:

https://www.facebook.com/foodpandahongkong

https://www.instagram.com/foodpanda_hongkong/?hl=en

foodpanda x Penana Valentine’s Day Contest!

Hello Everyone!

Penana has been working on hosting different creative and cultural writing campaigns from around the world for our beloved writers! As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we are very delighted to cohost a Valentine's Day creative writing contest with Food Delivery App, foodpanda(www.foodpanda.hk)!

Let’s make the most of this very special occasion by putting your imagination to test with our fun Valentine’s Day contest!

*Contest Mechanism*

Prompt:Write a story to promotefoodpanda based on the three elements :

- Valentine’s Day

- foodpanda

- Ex-significant other

Duration:Feb 8, 2016– Feb 21, 2016 (GMT+8 Time Zone)

Word Limit:Around 300-500Words

It’s the time to relive your most romantic and memorable experiences!

*Prizes*

1st Place:

- Story Entry Featured on foodpanda’s Online Magazine

- $500 HKD Foodpanda voucher

- Penana Story Postcard (with your winning story entry on it)

2nd Place:

- $400 HKD foodpanda voucher

- Penana Story Postcard (with your winning story entry on it)

3rd Place:

- $300 HKD foodpanda voucher

- Penana Story Postcard (with your winning entry story on it)

(Note:foodpanda Vouchers can be used in Hong Kong only. However, participants in other countries are strongly encouraged to join the contest to win the chance of featuring their entries in foodpanda’s online magazine and win Penana’s beautifully designed gifts!)

*Judging*

1. foodpanda and Penana will judge the contest entries based on their creativity, quality, originality, and uniqueness.

2. Each contest submission shall not have been previously exploited or published in any form.

3. The contest submissions should not contain any material that is libelous, defamatory, profane or obscene, as determined by foodpanda and Penana.

4. All submissions must be in English.

Words from foodpanda:)

Food Delivery just got faster. We’re foodpanda, a delivery service bringing you the restaurants you love right to your doorstep or your office. Often, with busy schedules and in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, eating schedules are often neglected, so we want to be your solution. And, we definitely want to hear what young people have to say about trending food scenes.

Drawn to Penana, we are looking for aspiring writers, who might also happen to be a foodie to exercise in creative writing. So if you are one, or know anyone who might be one…stop waiting and enter our competition now!

Follow foodpanda’s facebook and Instagram!

https://www.facebook.com/foodpandahongkong

https://www.instagram.com/foodpanda_hongkong/?hl=en

Special Prized Contest with Aspiring Korean Singer Chanwoo Bang!

Hello everyone! Merry Christmas! On this special occasion, me along with my college friend and young Korean singer Chanwoo Bang have decided to host a creative writing contest here on Penana! As part of Chanwoo’s new song ‘그런 날이 있어’, this special prized contest is one you would not want to miss!:)

Having received an international high school education at North London Collegiate School Jeju on Jeju Island, Korea, Chanwoo is a young and aspiring singer-songwriter who has a fond passion in music and singing. Moving on to college, Chanwoo has never given up his musical endeavors amidst hectic schoolwork. Despite living in a whole new environment, Chanwoo continues to write new songs and publish his works in his free time and enjoys playing the guitar at night when he is at home. Through composing various original songs, Chanwoo hopes to touch his fans with his unique voice and guitar playing, as music is something which he holds dear to his heart.

The theme of this special contest will be based on Chanwoo’s new original song ‘그런 날이 있어’. For this contest, feel free to write a short story or poem with the feelings you had whilst listening to the song – you can write about anything, it can be a short piece about a romantic story or an intergalactic universe far, far away, or even a poem about one special night when you couldn’t go to sleep. You can really write about anything...let your emotions shine through!:)

Listen to Chanwoo’s song ‘그런 날이 있어’ here! :

Prompt:

Write a story with the feelings you had whilst listening to the song ‘그런 날이 있어’. You can craft a unique story or poetry behind it – remember to give a title to your masterpiece!

Word Limit:Around 500 words (can be less!)

Judging:Korean singer-songwriter Chanwoo Bang (Like counts by the community will also be considered!)

Prize:

A secret gift mailed to you with bundles of love!:)

We really look forward to your story and poetry entries!

A lovely Christmas to you all and Happy New Year! May the magic and warmth of Christmas stay in your heart always!