Work: Today, I finally got a phone call from a publisher saying they...

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 47 434

You deserved it 3 722

Winter: Snow and Funny News
Snuggle up and laugh with our winter stories, where snow isn't the only thing sliding around! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

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 37 114

You deserved it 2 371

Who are you? Who am I?

By NoDaddyIssues - 24/03/2024 22:00 - Netherlands - Alphen aan den Rijn

Today, I finally received the phone call I had been waiting on for years. The agency who is trying to approach my father in an attempt for me to get in contact with him called me with the news that they found him. Too bad he died about 25 years ago, so he can't consent with making himself known. FML

I agree, your life sucks 502

You deserved it 98

By Anonymous - 18/12/2018 12:00

Today, after two years of hard work, I finished writing my novel dedicated to my father. I timed everything so that the paperback would arrive at his house just before Christmas, then I booked a flight to surprise him so I could see his reaction in person. He just texted me, my mom told him. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 298

You deserved it 261

By Anonymous - 02/12/2009 08:51 - United States

Today, I found out that the person sending me secret love letters was actually my dad, who felt sorry for me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 206

You deserved it 3 672

By Anonymous - 09/04/2009 18:48 - United States

Today, I got a missed call from my dad, who hasn't talked to me in months and has vowed not to have anything to do with me. I called him back excitedly and apologized for missing his call, and we had a 20-second conversation about how his phone accidentally dialed my number. FML

I agree, your life sucks 67 165

You deserved it 3 550

BIG NEWS!

By still poor - 05/12/2014 06:17 - United States - Carlisle

Today, my dad texted me saying he had "big news." I immediately called, thrilled, because I assumed he meant that he finally found a job and that our money troubles were over. The "big news" was him being excited at seeing an actor from one TV show he likes in another TV show. FML

I agree, your life sucks 32 596

You deserved it 2 839

By Kellye - 16/09/2009 00:24 - United States

Today, my father called me for the first time in two weeks since I moved away. Excited, I answered the phone. It was a mistake. He thought he'd called my sister. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 339

You deserved it 2 527

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 12 425

You deserved it 1 231

By Bashit - 01/04/2012 01:00 - United States - Bullard

Today, I received a call from the company I applied to, only to have my father pick it up and make fun of the man's accent. They won't call me back or take any of my calls, and my dad is completely unapologetic. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 549

You deserved it 2 084

By Anonymous - 28/03/2015 20:42 - United States - Boulder

Today, I found out that the creepy weirdo who's been sending me messages for a while is just my dad. His excuse was, "I wanted you to feel like someone would actually like you." FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 489

You deserved it 2 385

DragonText 4

Tuesday 7 May 2013 9:06

Many famous people got rejected in the beginning, J.K. Rowling, Eminem, you just gotta keep it at it!

dinosxxrawr 22

Tuesday 7 May 2013 9:07

that's sweet of your dad. someone will want publish your book! some of the best authors get rejected at least once.

Comments

BadApple88 29

Tuesday 7 May 2013 9:20

That was sweet of your dad and dont give up yet. If your book is good someone will publish it

feelingold 18

Tuesday 7 May 2013 9:52

mn_shr 22

Tuesday 7 May 2013 12:41

That was sweet of your dad, but take it as an act of encouragement rather than sympathy or pity. I'm sure your dad was trying to cheer you up. Good luck OP

annie_nk 22

Tuesday 7 May 2013 9:58

At least he cares? He could have shown it in a better way though.

larsak 3

Tuesday 7 May 2013 10:03

Well take the deal anyway!

fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22

Tuesday 7 May 2013 10:18

I agree with people saying you shouldn't give up, JK Rowling is an excellent example. And even if your book is not great, keep hoping, after all Stephenie Meyer became a millionaire with one of the most poorly written novels out there.

cmb8280 24

Friday 10 May 2013 9:34

I'm curious, have you actually read the novels or is this a generic "still better than Twilight" joke?

WhiteJoker_fml 7

Tuesday 7 May 2013 10:19

You can try to self publish. Many authors do that as well. For cover graphics you can hire a freelancers and an editor can be found on a freelance basis as well... Even if it's a small run, you have something to show.

liverpooly44 8

Tuesday 7 May 2013 11:19

Try proofreading them first. Start with you fml :p

charliewhippet 9

Tuesday 7 May 2013 12:27

Did you know that you can self publish E-books via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc? All you need is a finished manuscript, you create the cover yourself, and you don't need permission from an agent or publisher! (And you get 75% of the profits, as opposed to about 10% you'd get from traditional publishing.) Winning!