Today, one of the comic companies I submitted to, replied back. They said that the story was boring, and the main character bland, generic, uncultured, had no potential for personal growth, a suburbanite, and an ignorant shut-in. I based the personality of the main character on my own. FML
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I was turned down from my dream job at a graphic design firm. Before the interview, concerned about my hobo style would not impress the company, I shaved, cut my long hair, and even bought a suit. They said I wasn't "free-spirited and creative enough." FML
Today, I received a rejection e-mail from a potential employer I interviewed with. I asked for some feedback and they said I didn't seem interested. I had showed extensive interest, even brought up some of the company's recent events, and literally said, "I'm very interested in this position." FML
Today, my teacher gave me a 0% on my personal narrative in my writing class. His only comment on the whole paper was, "Too long, didn't read." FML
Today, I asked my friends what they thought was my biggest problem. All of them responded, "You're boring." I don't deny it, and I certainly did ask, but… Ouch. FML
Today, I wrote a submission to FML and I realized that I could be doing so much more with my life than this. I mean really, I have real life stuff to deal with, and I don't have the time to be reading these s*itposts, much less making my own. FML
Today, my boss asked me to read through a document. I gave my feedback, saying it seemed like it had been written by an 8-year-old. Turns out it was in fact written by him. FML
Today, after submitting a 500-word essay to a writing contest, I found out that I lost to someone who wrote 3 sentences. FML
Today, my teacher read my story about a haunted house for a class assignment. She liked it very much and turned it in to the office to be sent into a state writing competition. An hour later, I was called to the office where the guidance counselor called my work "disturbing" and said I "need help". FML
Today, my date took me to some sort of comic book/computer convention. I think he was trying to impress me with his online reputation, but it didn’t come across as tech suave, it was more nerd pathetic, the kind that makes vaginas go dry faster than a sand enema. I went home alone, bored. FML
Today, I was told that I am an incredibly boring person and that it's no wonder I have no friends. I think they're right; last night I dreamt about a nail file. FML
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Top comments
Kylias 6
Self-inserts are never okay.
LoveFifteen 0
To be honest, the comic company is probably pretty accurate in its assessment.
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quarty165 0
YdefinitatelyDI The main character especially has to be interesting, unless the idea is that they learn to become interesting. Plus, if you're writing, you need to make sure it's readable and not have random commas in the middle of your sentence. Finally, you should expect rejection, even if you're a great writer. No one gets accepted the first time. It's what you make of the criticism that counts
beyoh 0
#40 yeh - it's almost as as the OP is using a comma to show how they would say it out loud. I'm not normally a grammar-nazi, but this person is meant to be a writer. OP, if you are reading this, get someone to beta read/look over your writing. Everyone does! The majority of authors/writers/whatever can't afford an editor... so they get feedback elsewhere.
Electricsheep 4
Blarg, posted in the wrong place.
Rachelgrl1989 0
At least they responded. They must like something about your comic if they spent time writing back. Oh and next time don't use self-inserts.
BunnyDrastic 0
They're all ****** weirdos anyway!
NorfolkDude 2
The good news is at least they replied. I mean that tells you that the company at least had the decency to tell you what they thought was wrong. A lot of people would just throw it away and not say anything. They at least looked at it, which is a good thing. So I think you should take it as a self-improvement. At least you know you're dealing with a company that is going to reply back. So you should improve on your work and submit again.
kriscx 0
Most times when people base characters on themselves, they don't know how to go about it, and they turn themselves into very predictable, bland, self-victimizing characters. Needless to say, it's difficult to turn a real person's complex personality into something presentable for a comic, especially when it's your own. You're a manga artist right? Realize how common that mistake is, and don't do it. I've seen this situation thousands of times. Self-inserts are a huge DON'T in writing unless you're a pro.
Emperor_Jim 0
Sorry to bring up an old cliche, but... YDI. Get a real job.
hedgehogs 0
This was an unnecessarily cruel response. Please don't stop believing in yourself because someone felt the need to be crass and attacking.
beethoven_fml 0
no offense dude but you're probably really boring
btuwo 0
better luck next time. Don't let the idiots on here discourage u.
FoundManyLemons 0
YDI Mary Sue