Books, Awkward and Work: Almost made it

Almost made it

By strugglingartist - 26/01/2013 06:14 - Australia - Brisbane

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

I agree, your life sucks 37 110

You deserved it 2 360

May Day: Lily of the Valley and Misunderstandings
When lilies of the valley bring good luck... or not! Discover the stories behind every little bell! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By sobasics - 06/05/2013 23:43 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 47 423

You deserved it 3 720

By Anonymous - 02/08/2016 14:42 - Germany - Berlin

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

I agree, your life sucks 12 422

You deserved it 1 229

The early bird gets the worm!

By WhatADickens - 20/01/2018 19:00

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

I agree, your life sucks 4 796

You deserved it 389

Silver lining

By Beeky - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Helena

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

I agree, your life sucks 45 419

You deserved it 3 309

By RektForLyfe - 25/07/2016 03:32 - United States - Wickliffe

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

I agree, your life sucks 17 577

You deserved it 1 247

Classic switcheroo

By Anonymous - 14/01/2024 22:00 - France

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

I agree, your life sucks 669

You deserved it 81

By ai_lauren - 19/12/2014 04:04 - United States - Bayonne

Today, I got 3 different rejection letters mailed to me from the same college. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 773

You deserved it 3 100

By 1415926 - 22/01/2015 05:22 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 34 259

You deserved it 2 764

Booksmarts

By sigh - 29/03/2016 04:57 - United States - North Branford

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

I agree, your life sucks 19 471

You deserved it 4 931

By ThreeTimesUnlucky - 17/10/2012 18:52 - South Africa - Edenvale

Today, I received another letter of rejection from the university of my dreams. I got it the first time, but thanks for reminding me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 120

You deserved it 2 203

Tristyxxx 24

Saturday 26 January 2013 16:10

Youre published here ^_^

Pleonasm 35

Saturday 26 January 2013 16:13

Just wait til they get a message saying that they gpt the wrong FML and take this one down.

Comments

ulquiorra102 10

Saturday 26 January 2013 20:49

Dude that's just brutal

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 26 January 2013 23:51

Wow, that was an epic fail on their part. So sorry to hear that, OP. :( But lots of best sellers get rejected at first before the right publishing company comes along. Though why someone decided publishing Harry Potter was a good idea is beyond me...maybe there was a reason it got rejected so many times...

squideth 18

Sunday 27 January 2013 7:49

Did you just imply that Harry potter shouldn't have been published? There's nothing wrong with you not liking it, really, but that doesn't mean the whole world should be deprived of its amazingness because you disapprove of it.

ash1rose 11

Sunday 27 January 2013 3:54

I am so sorry. I'm an aspiring writer myself and I don't want to imagine that pain.

VampObsessed 16

Sunday 27 January 2013 6:39

I know the feeling! I got over a hundred rejections and I sent out even more queries. Keep at it though. I just signed a publishing deal and my book will be in print by the end of 2013. If you have something good, it will happen. You just have to wait for the right one to come along.

alexsam_fml 10

Sunday 27 January 2013 14:09

I really wish ur story is not on sparkling vampires.

godfathermock 19

Sunday 27 January 2013 7:13

As long as your book is better than Twilight then keep trying. But if its around the same lines then move on to better things and save yourself the embarrassment.