kpoppolyships

by pixiecore

kim namjoon is a guy with a big heart and most of it is reserved for animals, nature and his friends. the fresh air, the feeling of grass beneath him and animals living around him independently… those things brought him a type of joy that he couldn’t find anywhere else. that was why he picked a new forest every year to explore during the summer when he camped - new places, new animals and friends… well, one thing he didn’t expect was to get lost. he also didn’t expect to witness nature in its most beautiful form - him.

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kim namjoon gets lost during his camping trip and finds jimin: the all-powerful god of nature.

Words: 6818, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: 방탄소년단 | Bangtan Boys | BTS

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Kim Namjoon | RM, Park Jimin (BTS)

Relationships: Kim Namjoon | RM/Park Jimin

Ravenclaws are the ones who question. Who point at birds and ask why they can fly and humans can’t. They are the ones who pull up flowers to study the roots. Who would follow lines of ants when they were children. They are the ones who strike up conversation and point to the cobwebs on the ceiling. They listen to music for the instruments, not the words, and when they write, they end only because they have run out of parchment, not because they are short on things to say. They are the ones who try to teach themselves to knit. Who leave notes in the margins of books that drive librarians mad. They listen to conversation with rapt attention, gratefully jumping in whenever pause allows. They are the ones who lie awake at night, wondering about the universe and the depths of the ocean. They are the ones who find wonder in life.

Gryffindors are the ones who discover. Who plunge into the woods with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They are the ones who explore dust-ridden attics. Who fall into streams, only to find that the water is perfect temperature for swimming. They live for the sun beating against their cheeks and an untrodden path before them. They travel to places others have never heard of and return with thrilling tales and exciting stories. They are the ones who try new foods. Who watch foreign movies and dance alone in the early morning. They’ll pick a direction and drive for miles, stopping only when sleep decides to claim them. They push past flowers without fear of the thorns, cupping the small blossoms in their hands as they pass. They are the ones who find excitement in life.

by TwoTeaspoonsOfSuga

5 times Namjoon sees Jimin and he’s always in soaked in rain. The sixth time he asks him to come inside. College AU.

Words: 2346, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: 방탄소년단 | Bangtan Boys | BTS

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M, Other

Characters: Kim Namjoon | RM, Park Jimin (BTS), Kim Seokjin | Jin, Min Yoongi | Suga, Jung Hoseok | J-Hope, Jeon Jungkook, Kim Taehyung | V

Relationships: Kim Namjoon | RM/Park Jimin

Hey there, a criminally late answer but first of all, here’s a hug.

There really is no one to blame, nonnie, and especially not yourself. It’s hard to say why some fics/authors get traction and others don’t, and there’s a big part of luck in the equation. Sometimes it’s as easy as one recommendation that will have a snowball effect. 

And to your points (in order, bc my brain is bad atm and i need focus): 

1. “ my writing isn’t good enough “ well it is what it is now and it won’t get better if you don’t write. Don’t blame yourself for not being excellent from the start. Progress takes time. (but if you do genuinely want to put effort into enhancing your writing check out this tag)

2. “ writing not as popular pairings and scenarios “ but then you write pairings and scenarios you enjoy, no? What’s the point of fandom if not focusing on things you enjoy? Would you rather half-heartedly write what’s already popular, just because it’s popular? Don’t blame yourself for liking what you like.

3. “I haven’t networked enough” this is your hobby meant for fun, not LinkedIn! If you’re not the type that reaches out and enjoys chatting with strangers about fandom stuff then that’s ok! Please don’t blame yourself. (but if you do genuinely want to put effort into networking and self promotion check out this tag)

4. “ I feel ungrateful for not being happy with kudos and the occasional comments “ It’s ok and quite natural to be dissatisfied with the level of feedback you’re getting. A lot of us do this for the exchange with readers, so it is disappointing when there is none. Which brings me to point 5 … 

5. “ It’s draining me “ Take a deep breath, and a step back. Try to look critically at your situation.

Some aspects of the feedback you long for are within your control (to some extent), and you can actively try to influence them - but it takes effort without a guarantee for success. Is that effort worth it for you? 

Some aspects of popularity are not within your control. Are you able to accept that? Can you stil find pleasure in writing fics that are not popular?

In short - does this hobby still make you happy? You could still write fandom stories, but for yourself or just for your friends, and remove the stress of waiting for feedback. 

I don’t want to discourage you from writing or posting, obviously. But please take care of yourself first. You’ve shared stories that you created with the world, and that’s a reason to be proud of yourself, not disgusted. I hope you’ll be able to find pride in what you achieved, now or in the future.

There is no right or wrong way to experience grief. Just as there is no right or wrong way to write it. Everyone is different, each set of circumstances are different. 

The point of this post is to show you how different people react in different ways, and give points on how you might write that, depending on your character and story.

Reactions to Grief

Numbness: Your character may go into auto-pilot and be unable to process the events that have unfolded.

Anger: This can be aimed at other people, at a Higher Being, or at nothing in particular.

Unsteady: Your characters may be unsteady. For example, unable to stop their voice from shaking or they may find it difficult to stand.

Focusing on Others: Your character may disregard their own feelings because they are so overwhelmed and instead concentrate on someone else’s well-being. 

Seek out routines: Amid upheavals, your character may seek comfort in tasks that are familiar and “safe,” such as working, cleaning, making their bed, making absurd amounts of tea or taking a morning walk.

Pretending that Everything Is Okay: Grief is viewed as an emotion that should cease or be concealed once the funeral is over. So people mention the news in an offhand comment, then talk and laugh as if all is right with the world.

Denial: Some people deny the reality of death and convince themselves that the news is a joke or can’t be true.

Reactions from people surrounding your character:

People may avoid your character as they do not know what to say or simply can’t find the right words.

Some may even go as far as to cross the street when they notice your character approaching.

Even people that the character has known for years may act strange or standoff-ish, simply because they don’t know what to say.

On the other side of that, some people may be overly helpful and friendly.

It is not uncommon for estranged friends, family or others to suddenly reappear in a person’s life after they have experienced grief. 

Either because those people want to offer their support and love  or because they’re being nosy and they want to be kept up to date on the “drama”.

Most people will move on from the event fairly quickly if they weren’t emotionally invested. 

Some people may even get annoyed at your character for still being upset weeks or months later.

When talking about the person they have lost:

Your character may recall a memory or tell a story about their loved one, these are possible reactions. (I have encountered all of them.)

Your character may being to cry or get upset at the thought of the person they have lost. 

The person they are talking to may become awkward and avert eye contact when your character brings up the person they have lost. 

Others may ask or tell your character to stop talking about the person they have lost. They may roll their eyes, cough awkwardly, or cut off your character mid sentences so that they can change the subject.

Some people may ask inappropriate questions about the circumstances in which the character’s loved one passed away. Depending on the personality of your character then may react differently. 

Other things to note:

Grief is not constrained by time. 

One of the main problems with grief in fiction is that a character is typically heartbroken for a couple scenes and then happy again. But grief does not evaporate because the world needs saving. 

Allow your character to wrestle with their grief. 

Your character may feel guilty. Your character may feel a twinge of guilt when they laugh or have a good time with someone else; when they do something to remind them that they’re alive, and their loved one isn’t. 

Grief is a game changer. A previously outgoing character may withdraw and isolate themselves. Some people may take grief and/or bereavement as a sign that life is too short; they may make big decisions in an attempt to make themselves feel better and grow away from their pain.

Sometimes grief can help you find your purpose.

At first grief can be all consuming. It hurts and you can’t really control it. It may seem unrelenting. Eventually the grief will become easier to deal with, your character may find the days to be better, but that doesn’t mean that when the grief hits it doesn’t hurt any less.

For most people, grief never really goes away. “Sometimes you have to accept the fact that certain things will never go back to how they used to be.”

It is rare that a person will ever give a long speech about their feelings, a lot of people struggle to even find the words. But that’s okay. Show the reader how your character feels, rather than just telling them.

Don’t pause the plot to deal with the aspect of grief. This could overwhelm the readers and drag the pace down. In reality, life doesn’t just stop due to grief, the world keeps spinning and things still need to be done. Use the character’s grief as a backdrop for the story’s events.  

Yes, grief affects the character’s day-to-day life, goals, and relationships. But it shouldn’t drive readers away or stagnate the story. Instead, should engage readers and produce empathy that keeps them turning pages.

You don’t need to tell your readers that everything will be fine. You don’t need to provide all of the answers.

What I’ll do myself is sort of “live blog” the chapter as I read it? I’ll make a bulleted list of moments or lines that I like as I’m reading the chapter and when I’m done the chapter, I copy/paste it all into a comment with “Liveblog reaction:” at the top. It seems to go over well?

I also strongly recommend @longlivefeedback‘s Comment Builder. It’s been a useful resource for a lot of people just like you :)

 PLOT: did I like the scenario, what did I like about it, did I find particular moments or twists original or well-thought through 

CHARACTERIZATION: did I find the characters IC, did I find this unique, did the writer make me love the characters all over again 

STYLE: what about the writer’s style and humor did I Iike, are there some descriptions that stuck with me, what does the style remind me of 

read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2Zufyz3

by kpoppolyships

namjoon has always known about jungkook’s crush. its his turn to share with jungkook.

Words: 2051, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Series: Part 1 of one-shots

Fandoms: 방탄소년단 | Bangtan Boys | BTS

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Kim Namjoon | RM, Jeon Jungkook

Relationships: Jeon Jungkook/Kim Namjoon | RM

Additional Tags: Cute boys, namkook, brief appearance of Jimin - Freeform, jimin and namjoon are best friends, Jungkook is cute, and very open about his feelings namjoon, namjoon has accepted his own, Getting Together, Fluff, soft, Cute, Sweet, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, enjoy