Tracey Bisdee
Myself
Firstly and briefly, the personal bit: I am a single mum with four children aged between ten and 20, we live on a farm in Somerset and I have been a writer for seven years, having given up 'normal' jobs in order to fulfil my writing ambitions, a career move which has made me eternally poor but happy.
My articles are written to provide an informed viewpoint, though I will always try to play Devil's Advocate as I'm personally more interested in an alternative perspective.
Writing finally became my career seven years ago when I started as a freelance for a group of local newspapers which offered a fairly meagre pay rate, but the promise of several bylines every week was just too good an opportunity to miss. Since then, I have written many front page stories, middle page features, columns, and everything in between. I have interviewed Peter Andre, Jason Donovan and Midge Ure, but have found the most interesting and inspirational people are those who live quietly within our communities going about their every day lives.
I prefer writing features and have researched and written on a variety of subjects including the effects of cadnium in an old mining community, epilepsy (my youngest daughter has epilepsy and ADHD), the strange things found by potholers, and tractor rallies.
My articles have been published in several local newspapers, the West Country Sunday Independent, a national farming magazine and a small piece in the Daily Mail. I have also written a regular column on the ups and downs of country living.
More recently I have also been working on a novel and in the process I have become an expert on rejection slips, but the lifelong desire to see my work in print has kept me going. My first novel, Killing Laura, is now available as an ebook on Kindle.
The old adage that you should write what you know is one I employ in my articles. I never write about something I have no experience of or without first researching it thoroughly, so I do tend to write mainly about subjects which are directly linked to children, particularly education and parenthood.
Latest Articles
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Why Antibiotics Should not be Freely Prescribed
Although antibiotics are vital in the battle against illness, there are proven reasons why they should not be prescribed for every minor ailment.
Apr 11, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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ADHD Misdiagnosis
ADHD is becoming increasingly diagnosed in children, but how can we be sure that children actually have the condition and are not just being naughty?
Apr 5, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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The Health Benefits of Pets
It has become a medical fact that stroking a dog can lower your blood pressure, so what other health benefits can your pet give you?
Mar 28, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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Self Diagnosis: Don't Panic at the First Sign of Illness
Worrying about your health is only natural when the media is constantly focusing on the latest health scare, but how rational are you being?
Mar 27, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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The Sisyphus Myth and How to Push Your Boulder More Effectively
The Greek myth of Sisyphus often applies to our own lives, so how do we stop pushing the same rocks up the same hill over and over again?
Mar 23, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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The Paparazzi and Their Role in the Media
The paparazzi are often portrayed as a scourge by celebrities and professional photographers alike, so why are their pictures so in demand?
Mar 22, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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Ten Ways to Have More Energy
Sometimes it is hard to keep yourself energized throughout the whole day, but there are some tricks you can try to increase your energy levels.
Mar 21, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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Walking out of Depression
It has long been known that exercise can help ease depression, so nipping out for a brisk walk really could help lift your spirits.
Mar 21, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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Why Earthquakes Can't Be Predicted
With the recent tragic events in New Zealand and Japan, is there a way to predict an earthquake before it happens?
Mar 20, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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Sibling Rivalry – The Myth of Treating Children Equally
Sibling rivalry can cause misery in some families, but parents should realize that treating each child equally is actually not the answer.
Mar 17, 2011
- Tracey Bisdee
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