Margot Bigg, Author at Great Escape Publishing

Margot Bigg writes on travel and music for publications around the world. She's the author of Moon Living Abroad in India, Moon Taj Mahal, Delhi & Jaipur, and Moon Spotlight Delhi, and is a co-author of Fodor's Essential India. She has spent much of her life overseas, most recently in India where she worked as an editor at Time Out Magazine. Her stories have appeared in National Geographic Traveller India, Rolling Stone India, Sunset Magazine, Robb Report, Business Traveller, The Oregonian, The Times of India, Yahoo Travel, and Courrier International.

To Reach Your Writing Potential, You Must First Combat That Self-Doubt

I have a confession to make: I suffer from impostor syndrome. I have been in the field of travel writing for around a decade. I’m the author of multiple books and have contributed to even more. I’ve written hundreds and hundreds—maybe even thousands—of travel articles for some of the most celebrated magazines out there. I […]

How To Score Your First Travel Writing Assignment

One of the most important things writers and photographers can do for their careers is to master the art of self-marketing—especially during these times of great change in the publishing industry. While it’s certainly important to nurture current client relationships, it’s equally crucial to make a point of seeking out new clients—and this holds true […]

The Trick To Earning A Steady Income In Travel Writing

I spend much of my time traveling the world, meeting new people, exploring new places, hearing new languages, and trying new foods. And I haven’t had a job in years. I’m far from independently wealthy, and while the majority of the travel I do is for work purposes, I also foot the bill for plenty […]