Break Into Modeling for Under $20

By Judy Goss

Book Overview

There's a popular misconception that breaking into the modeling business requires expensive head shots and other costly investments. Judy Goss, a former Ford model and professional with twenty years in the business, has set out to dispel that myth once and for all, and tell you how you can actually launch your career for $20 or less. Judy breaks the process down into four simple steps: Preparation, Pictures, Promotion, and Presentation. She gives countless suggestions and tells all sorts of industry secrets, such as how to: * Determine what type of model you are * Take your own pictures at home in the right poses and clothes * Prepare what to say and do at casting calls * Avoid costly scams * And much more. Judy's expert advice will guide aspiring models of any age through the process of finding representation with a reputable agency or manager, and it provides a valuable resource to fall back on even after models start working. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide is the only book you'll need to launch the career of your dreams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312372604
• ISBN13: 9780312372606
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic-very informative!

This book was so helpful and covers every aspect of breaking into the modeling business one could imagine. It is also very encouraging and positive. Especially good for guidance in what kind of photos to submit to agencies and how the whole system works. After reading this book, I feel I am on my way to fulfilling a dream I have had for a long time. Thank you, Judy Goss!!

The ONLY book on modeling you will ever need!

What a Godsend this book has been for me! I always had the desire and "stats" but never the information and/or direction I've needed to break into the modeling business. Thanks to Judy Goss and her book, I have finally been able to achieve my dream. I now have an agent and have begun working thanks to carefully following the advice in this book, (which is comprehensive and easy for the layperson to understand!) It's a MUST READ If you want to be a model in any capacity! A bestseller, to be sure! Laura S, -Model

The Real Deal!

Excellent book! Judy Goss tells it like it really is. She is straightforward, honest and gives accurate, step-by-step instructions on breaking into (and staying in) the world of modeling. Drawing from 20 years experience, she reveals industry secrets that help the reader learn how to avoid costly scams, what the top agencies look for, how to assess the type of model you are, best ways to find local and foreign representation and much, much more. I highly recommend this book for aspiring and working models of any age and for parents of kids interested in modeling. There is so much to learn and this book teaches it all! Karen Murphy, Model, CESD Talent Agency, NYC

Best and Only Modeling Guide

Wow, this book blew me away with its honesty, I didn't know modeling didn't cost a lot with photos, clothes, etc. to get into. THANK YOU Judy Goss for shedding amazing light on such a hard to break into industry. Getting my daughter into modeling will be so much easier now with this MUST HAVE guide, whew, I don't have to take out a second mortgage!!!!

a MUST READ

This book is a MUST READ! Not only is the information great for multiple users: aspiring models, parents, agents, managers....but Judy's expertise, honesty, and genuine tone of voice - as well as her honesty - make it informative and pleasant from start to finish. As a fashion publicist I would recommend this to people who are hoping to head down that difficult road - with Judy's help you have a guide through what otherwise could be an expensive and arduous journey!