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possibly the best game ever

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finally felt like writing something...

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i've had this cooking in my head for a while LOL and while i'm aware that it's natural and can be part of the fun within rpf for people to speculate on the nature of jmj's relationship, i find that there's a certain... futility in trying to define the status of their relationship? whether they're homoerotic best friends, secretly dating, or anything in between, there's still so much we will never be privy to within their personal lives. personally, i used to be a jmj-are-in-a-secret-relationship type of truther, but i think that as unsatisfying as it might seem, i've kind of embraced the uncertainty of just never knowing fully what is going on, other than they love each other. to define exactly what shape that love takes would be futile given the information we get as fans. that being said, the uncertainty is why i feel like they are such a font of inspiration for so much creative work and i always look forward to see where life takes them, and how their bond might evolve.

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reread gluttony’s jaws today and i fear nothing will ever top it in terms of fanfic excellence

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hello! i'm the author of wdycmaac... and syh (ayp). i just wanted to thank you for recommending the stories in your list haha i can't tell if it's a good or bad thing i got clocked for my two anon fics. my writing style is pretty consistent. but thanks again! keep writing and jiminjeonging :)

hi wait this is such an honor!!!! i actually LOVE wdycmaac sooooooo much and i associate a lot of fond memories with it!!!!! and omg i think the reason i was able to tell that syh was your writing was because of how much i loved your first fic!!? i think that you have such a rich and distinctive style that feels so refreshing to read and i was so overjoyed when i realized syp was yours!!! thank you so much for saying hi and if you’re comfortable sharing, i’d love to read more of your writing, even if it isn’t jmj!!

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wait idk if you’re still around on my blog but to the author of stole your heart (and your pillows) and why don't you change me at all costs: did you also write fics for red velvet before aespa 😭😭

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seconding the advice to read more as a writer. not just for improvements, i find that when i read i naturally want to write and immerse myself in a rich creative world, so i couldn’t recommend it more for anyone if even just to get lost in something for a moment. lesbian poetry is my vice almost just as much as reading fanfiction lol

love this!! do u have any recs bc i've always been interested in reading more poetry but i haven't really gotten around to it.

side note about poetry and fanfic- when i was looking for a title for my canon compliant fic, i stumbled upon i love you by ella wheeler wilcox, and it kind of just fit the fic so well? i liked it so much that i also used a passage from the poem as the title for the short follow-up oneshot

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i lovee your answer abt writing thingss, i hopee many anons can chip im because i learn a lot. are you working as writer as well?

im flattered that you find my advice helpful, and even more so that you think that i write professionally!! unfortunately for everyone involved i work in tech 🥀🥀🥀🥀 but if any other anons would like to chip in with writing tips/advice i would love to read as well!

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i have so many ideas running around my mind but im just suck at writing it.. feels like when im typing it my mind has moved to different scenario and now what i typed is just nothing but gibberish.. tell me how one could write better😭

i think a fantastic way to improve as a writer is simply to read. i’ve learned a great deal about writing by reading anything from fanfics to literature to news articles while asking myself “what does the author want to convey here and how do they do it?” many of my favorite authors within the jmj space became my favorite authors because i felt like i learned so much about writing by reading their work.

more broadly, another piece of advice is essentially to practice self reflection. and bear with me here because while this may seem like general life advice and isn’t necessarily directly relevant to writing, i think that in order to become articulate with your words, it helps to first be articulate with your thoughts. personally, i grew leaps and bounds as a writer as an unintended side effect of a few months of therapy, simply because i had to practice organizing and explaining my thoughts and emotions in a coherent fashion. like, if you want to describe a certain feeling or craft out a certain scene that lives in your head, it’s important to know the words to describe those ideas.

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since you received a sign from the universe to jmj more often, i wanted to ask if there is any chance of an update to in the pocket

sincerely, a devoted reader since december 14, 2024

oh wow sorry to leave you hanging for so long but thank you for appreciating my writing 😭😭😭 to answer your question: in short, (eventually) yes!!

for the long version, in the pocket was kind of my first more serious attempt at creative writing, so i was mostly testing my own capabilities without much direction in terms of plot. the main reason why i took a break from it was because i just couldn’t think of a way to end the story in a way that not only felt complete but also thematically coherent. but after some time away from the fic i have some ideas? if you didn’t already know, to be ‘in the pocket’ is a term common in dance where you catch the beat at exactly the right time with your movements. it requires the dancer to have a very good sense of musicality and timing, because anticipating the beat or lingering too long in the pocket ruins the effect.

and bc jimin as a dancer is emphasized in the fic, i want to finish out the story with something related to temporality. theres this neat contrast between mj as a photographer vs jm as a dancer: mj essentially captures a specific moment and preserves it forever with her camera, whereas when jm catches a specific moment, it is fleeting by nature of how she does it. but these are just general thematic concepts for now and while i do want to finish the fic eventually, i want to give myself space for the ideas to fully develop. i am really susceptible to creative burnout and i struggle with coming up with ideas i like, so it’s really important to me that i write stories i’m motivated to finish.

in the meantime, i’m currently working on another one shot that has been bouncing around my head for months and i want to get it out as soon as my schedule allows! and if anyone read this far and enjoyed reading about my thoughts please feel free to ask me more about my work bc i genuinely love talking about writing!

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OMG YOU WROTE IN THE POCKET?????? i LOVE that fic it’s so well written!!!!! do you ever think of finishing it 🥹🙏

omg..first of all ty that’s really sweet😭😭 i have some ideas about finishing in the pocket but i think i want to focus on my wip at the moment! i will be much busier this year but i promised myself that i would post at least one fic in 2026 so please look forward to it !

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omg did u write the ballet jmj fic

no i did not ! i really like it though and i think people should read it

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go read the ballet yuri 👍

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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a hiring manager reached out to me 30 mins after i posted the year end list which is a sign from the universe to jmj more often ig

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my top ten jmj fics of 2025

2025 has been an amazing year for fics jmj-wise and here are my top ten for this year <3 

10. turning tides by haogasm

idk what it is but something about the way this fic depicts toxic homophobic family dynamics is so incredibly appealing to me. i especially love the little details added to truly flesh out jmj in this au, and it makes it feel that much more grounded– especially fitting for a fic focusing on an unfortunate reality for many.

9. warm 'til spring comes by applecola

woah sports… im going to be so real irl i literally do not know ball but i’ve absorbed a decent amount of ball knowledge solely through jmj fics <3 there’s just something about navigating romance during an ongoing competition that lends to such interesting dynamics and character work. i love this fic and it was so engaging i ended up binging all 32k of it in one day 

8. game, set, love by bonaswife

omg a sports au on my list who is surprised…. i think a reason this fic stands out to me is that at its core, it’s a fic about love– the love between jmj and the love that jmj have for tennis, and how each impacts the other. such a lovely read from a wonderful author.

7. agate sky by cobalt_sunrise

i loveeeee this little fic. cobalt_sunrise is such an incredible writer and it's such a privilege that she decided to write for jmj. this fic is so descriptive and heartfelt and it beautifully captures the concept of luxuriating in a brief reprieve for just one day– luxuriating in the way each moment becomes languid and indulgent despite the knowledge that the next day might be different.

6. the muzzle bleeds poppy-red by cobalt_sunrise

yes yes yes imagery and complicated character and tension in spades… i love cobalt_sunrise. the character dynamics in this fic are illustrated beautifully with such amazing writing that there were parts i gasped aloud at. and like i tend not to enjoy hunger games aus but this one emphasizes the social intrigue and character dynamics in such a fascinating way. also i wrote an essay in the comments if ur interested lol

5. stole your heart (and your pillows) by Anonymous

what can i say about this fic that i haven’t already? beautiful read from the author of one of my favorite fics of all time. you can see me gush over this work even more in my august wrap-up

4. armageddon (noun) - a dramatic and catastrophic conflict, especially one seen as likely to destroy the world or the human race by Anonymous

heart-wrenching. i think a common theme between my favorite fics is that they explore identity to some capacity: whether it’s how athletes reconcile their relationship with their roles and responsibilities to their team, questioning religion based simply on who you love, or simply just evolving as a person in response to someone becoming significant in your life. this fic is right up my alley in that it is essentially a gorgeous study on what it means to be human and what it means to love. 

3. her holy grail by misugyaru (sansrival)

imagine heated rivalry but with pretty girls and rowing instead of angry men and hockey and tbh i think hhg clears. This is probably my favorite iteration of a sports au and the author is so incredible with layered characterization, pacing, and tension vs payoff that i literally have not been able to stop thinking about the fic. overall this is an incredible fic from an incredible author and one of my favorite takes on jmj as a whole.

2. futile devices by nemothebuffalo

RAHHHHH ok yeah just ugh. yeah this is kind of a life changing fic for me because i have never read anything like it and i have yet to find a fic that scratches the same itch. i ADORE the lyrical style of this fic, the references to classical greek philosophy, and the incredible use of imagery. i adore literary analysis and this fic was like one of those dog treat enrichment puzzle toys for my brain with how layered, technical, and beautiful the writing was. what a privilege it is that nemothebuffalo has graced the jmj tag with their presence. and what a testament to jmj that their irl bond was able to inspire such a gorgeous work.

1. echoes of appetite + gluttony's jaws (are soaked in wine) by cobalt_sunrise

unforgettable series of fics. i glazed tf out of this series and i really just cannot give it enough flowers. this series is a gorgeous study in theming and identity and emotional intimacy and i cannot believe i got to read this masterpiece for free. you can read more about my thoughts in the august recap or in the comments of the fics LOL

bonus - gibson girl by trellisaze

this fic is a work of art. i didn’t list this with the rest because the themes lean darker than i prefer, but i genuinely think that it’s worth reading solely for the quality of writing. trellisaze is an incredible author and i keep finding new cathedrals to explore in the way they write. 

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OK that's my wrap up! i hope 2026 will be just as if not more amazing for fics in the jmj tag (especially for the ongoing fics i listed here !!!) and i hope 2026 treats aespa better than this year :( as a quick update on my own writing i have not forgotten that google docs exists and im slowly working through something with a different feel than i've written before so send me ur prayers so that i might have enough energy and inspiration to finish it soon

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i’m getting so much fomo from seeing the aespa fic fest works ill participate next year i swear

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whenever i see an author refer to a character with black hair as ‘the raven’ i immediately think of the bird… like welcome back edgar allen poe huge fan of ur poems didn’t think you would pivot to writing kpop girlgroup rpf

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love is real