#SetbackComeback

Barbara Copperthwaite

‘It made me sad to think I’d never write a book again. The intricacies of plotting and the sta

Today on #SETBACKCOMEBACK I’m sharing a very personal story of how, just as you’re flying high, you can hit a brick wall that can seem to...

Barbara Copperthwaite

‘Before I sold over 1.6 million books, I had twelve years of rejection from traditional publis

Mel Sherratt (who also writes under the name Marcie Steele) is the author of fifteen crime novels, all of which have become bestsellers....

Barbara Copperthwaite

‘I owed it to myself and my book to keep on going.’ Psychological thriller writer Wendy

Wendy Clarke started her career writing short fiction and serials for national women’s magazines. With over three hundred stories...

Barbara Copperthwaite

‘What initially seemed like a huge setback was actually a stepping stone to success’ Sio

When Siobhan Curham was dropped by her publisher she didn’t know how to carry on – financially or creatively. But she now has over 30...

Barbara Copperthwaite

‘The editor said my novel was too dark? Dammit, I’d make it darker.’ Debut author Nicola

Debut author Nicola Martin tells of her #SetbackComeback struggle, when she took what others saw as a flaw and made it into a saving...

Barbara Copperthwaite

‘It’s a strange, wonderful feeling to have a sudden word of mouth bestselling book. And

British suspense writer Sarah A. Denzil joins #SetbackComeback today. Her books include SILENT CHILD, which has topped the kindle charts...

Barbara Copperthwaite

‘I had written (12 times) a book that was for me. But it wasn’t right. It wasn’t sellable. I n

Today in #SetbackComeback I’m joined by Philippa East, a clinical psychologist who writes psychological fiction. Her debut novel LITTLE...

Barbara Copperthwaite

Never give up on your writing dream! Get ready for #SetbackComeback advice from bestselling authors

Following on from yesterday’s post, WANT TO WRITE A BOOK? HERE’S MY ADVICE!, I’m starting a series called #SetbackComeback showing how ...

Barbara Copperthwaite