Hi!! I was wondering if you had DWP fic recommendations?
As a sort of blanket statement, these are Miranda/Andy recs, though there are (some) good stories in the fandom that aren’t Miranda/Andy. Many if not most of these recs are sexually explicit, because have you seen or heard Miranda Priestly? In all these cases, if the author has more than one fic, I’d recommend you read absolutely everything they’ve written, though I’ve chosen to highlight one or two from each author.
Mad props and <333 to every DWP writer on this list or not.
her one wild and precious life (series) by awomannotagirl is absolutely stunning. I don’t want to give too much away, but I will warn that the final installment takes place after Miranda’s death (and, more importantly, after her very long and satisfying life). This series really explores everything–sex, and chemistry, and voyeurism, and what it means to record one’s sexual life, and commitment, and family, and generosity. Hands down some of my all-time favorite DWP stories.
I’d recommend anything by @telanu especially “The End of All Things,” which is horrifyingly timely. I still remember exactly where I was when I devoured that story; it’s to this day one of the most consuming reading experiences I’ve ever had. You may be familiar with Telanu’s super-famous DWP epic “Truth and Measure.” I rec that too, of course. I rec any of her stories, which are always clean and clear in prose, deliciously messy in plot, and so, so true.
@chilly-flame has written many wonderful DWP stories. A lot of authors, myself included, are very Miranda-focused, but I think Chilly enjoys and does justice to Andy with the same amount of skill and care she affords Miranda, and that’s refreshing to see. Some faves: “This Must be the Place,” “Four Suites and One Room,” and “Four Corners.”
I’m a huge fan of Needled_Ink_1975, and her story “The Ship and the Girl” is one of my favorite explorations of Miranda’s past ever. Another rec from her: “Ride on the Wild Side.” It’s got Miranda on a horse, and it’s 100% believable and delightful!
“When in Doubt Wear Red” by @thelastgoodname is a motherfucking classic. If I weren’t trying to actually finish this post, I’d read it right now and feel entirely overcome with nostalgia. And let’s face it, I’m gonna leave the tab open so I remember to reread it soon. I also love her footballfan!Miranda story “Making History (One Saturday at a Time).” So much.
The pacing and the structure and the voices and messy sensuality in “We Arrive in the Dark” by jibrailis…oh my gosh. So fantastic. I really wish this author had written more than one story for the fandom.
“Her Rightful Place” by @luthienebonyx is an absolutely flawless Emily-centric story. Emily’s jealousy and ambition and uncertainty burn through the screen.
@fictorium has tons and tons of great DWP stories. For reasons not entirely in my control, my personal favorite is “Been This Way (Since the End of October).”
politic_x writes sensual, gorgeously-crafted pieces that get to the heart of sex and fashion. It’s a tough call, but my favorite is probably “Disarming Athena,” aka “the elevator story.” Oh, and “and then, afterward.” Yeah, read all of hers.
“That Ridiculous Dress” by @sporkmetender is a great Andy-the-journalist AU. Sex in the bathroom at an event! Pining!
I’m certain I’m missing so many great stories. But this is a good place to begin, and I’d also recommend checking out my fic rec tag. (It’s true I’ve been in a bit of a Situation with Grace Hanson for the last year+ of my reading and writing life, but the tag contains a fair number of DWP stories!) Other tags to check out: the devil wears prada, devil wears prada.
Happy reading! And for anyone who follows these recs–if you enjoy the story, please do write the author a comment? Fic comments are powerful; they can make a bad day into a good one, can infuse a writer’s day with confidence and gratitude and joy.
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