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

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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

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You deserved it 3 721

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

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You deserved it 1 230

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

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You deserved it 418

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

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You deserved it 3 316

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

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You deserved it 1 255

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

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You deserved it 89

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

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You deserved it 3 102

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

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You deserved it 2 778

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

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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

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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

supportcommand 17

Saturday 26 January 2013 16:20

Frame the acceptance letter, then tell everyone your work is now out of print and its impossible to find anywhere.

LovesSushi 25

Saturday 26 January 2013 16:32

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

Saturday 26 January 2013 16:35

I bet they're probably laughing a big TROLOLOL right now, too.

GothickNihilist 15

Saturday 26 January 2013 18:50

Somehow your picture works perfectly with your comment.

yannabanah 9

Saturday 26 January 2013 20:04

I've had it like this for a month.

KiddNYC1O 20

Saturday 26 January 2013 16:50

Total buzz kill. You're almost there, though.

Epikouros 31

Saturday 26 January 2013 17:01

Hey, I got one book published, but all of my FMLs have been rejected. So congratulations for this exclusive publication!

SirCharles83 13

Saturday 26 January 2013 17:22

Do your books and your fmls suck equally?

andyyroxx 20

Sunday 27 January 2013 1:18

SirCharles, show some respect you thundercunt. This is a founding mother of FML you're addressing.

perdix 29

Saturday 26 January 2013 17:15

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!