Today, I came home to find two letters from a publishing house that I'd submitted my manuscript to. The first was congratulatory, stating that my book had been accepted for publishing. The second was apologetic, stating that the first letter had been intended for someone else. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I finally got a phone call from a publisher saying they would publish the book I'd written. I'd gotten loads of rejection letters, so I was so excited. Until I realized it was my dad, feeling sorry for me. FML
Today, I was reminded that I'd submitted a short story to a writing competition months ago when I got an email saying I'd won second place. I excitedly forwarded it to friends and family. A few minutes later, another email arrived, explaining they'd contacted the wrong person. My celebration lasted exactly eleven minutes. FML
Today, I excitedly told my brother I submitted a short story for a competition for the first time ever. His reply? "Congrats. I guess the first letter of rejection is a special occasion." Gee, thanks for that reality check. FML
Today, after working on my novel for two years, I found out that another book has recently been published with an almost identical plot. I was going to submit it to a publisher in two days. FML
Today, I was excited to receive a rejection letter, because this was the first company to even acknowledge that I sent them a resume. FML
Today, I was accepted to the college of my dreams. Then I checked the address. Turns out, the letter was meant for my neighbor. I was actually denied. FML
Today, I received an email from my boss, with congratulations, announcing my promotion. I worked hard last year, so I was excited to hear this and replied with gratitude. He texted me and apologized for misunderstanding as this email was sent by mistake, and it was my coworker who actually got promoted. FML
Today, I got 3 different rejection letters mailed to me from the same college. FML
Today, I got a large envelope from a college I applied to earlier. My mom, expecting big news, made my family gather round as I opened it. It ended up being a letter of rejection from not just that school, but all three campuses of the state college. FML
Today, I gave the guy I've been seeing a copy of my newly published book, because I know he loves writing. He started reading and commented on how amazing it was. Then he gave it back. He didn't realize it was a gift. My awkward self didn't correct him. I'd written him a sweet letter inside. FML
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Tristyxxx 24
Youre published here ^_^
Pleonasm 36
Just wait til they get a message saying that they gpt the wrong FML and take this one down.
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Comments (51)
supportcommand 17
Frame the acceptance letter, then tell everyone your work is now out of print and its impossible to find anywhere.
LovesSushi 25
I think you should write them saying you didn't mean to send it to them, but a better publishing company. They may not care, but sometimes it makes you feel better to be a bit snarky.
yannabanah 9
I bet they're probably laughing a big TROLOLOL right now, too.
GothickNihilist 15
Somehow your picture works perfectly with your comment.
yannabanah 9
I've had it like this for a month.
KiddNYC1O 22
Total buzz kill. You're almost there, though.
Epikouros 32
Hey, I got one book published, but all of my FMLs have been rejected. So congratulations for this exclusive publication!
SirCharles83 13
Do your books and your fmls suck equally?
andyyroxx 20
SirCharles, show some respect you thundercunt. This is a founding mother of FML you're addressing.
perdix 31
It's better than if the letters were spaced by a few weeks. After bragging to everyone about your success, you'd have a lot of 'splainin' to do when the truth came out!
kate3101 15
Don't be too disappointed OP. Publishers turned down Harry Potter at first. Be determined, keep improving your craft and you'll get there eventually.
rhapsodys 12
J.K. Rowling got rejected many times before she found a publisher who accepted her work. Look where she is right now. Keep your heads up!
bluejayscheer 7
How many heads do you think OP has??
rhapsodys 12
Oops...my bad.
bethelise 8
ah, dude, that sucks!
binxers 6
Hahaha build you up just to break you down!