Each chapter covers a vital topic on breaking into the fashion modeling business.

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  • Introduction: Why write this book
  • Chapter 1: Where do hopefuls start?
  • Chapter 2: The modeling business: the big picture
    • Explains the model/agency relationship
    • Defines some of the terms used in the modeling business
    • List the different forms of fashion modeling and what each one involves
  • Chapter 3: Taking your self-assessment
    • Explains why this step is crucial.
  • Chapter 4: The outer you
    • Breaks down your body from head to toe with what works, what doesn't.
    • Gives you the inside perspective of what an agency is thinking when looking at you on a superficial level.
    • Helps you with solutions for problem areas.
  • Chapter 5: The inner you
    • Discusses the winning personality-type and the types that don't work.
    • Lists techniques that can help you bring forth the best in you.
    • Spells out exactly what to be and not to be to work in the modeling business.
    • Reminders of key rules that enhance your opportunities.
  • Chapter 6: Your life
    • Brings to light lifestyle scenarios and the impact they may have on your success.
    • Discusses what to do if you are very young or out of state or in school or in college or married or with children.
    • Lists other considerations to look at in regards to your personal life.
  • Chapter 7: Reality checks
    • Lists the most basic components to move forward with your career.
  • Chapter 8: Final countdown
    • Discusses the crucial importance of the snapshot procedure.
    • Describes point-by-point, head-to-toe, the best way to give this procedure your very best.
    • Lists all the pertinent information agents want to know and what style of presentation they prefer.
  • Chapter 9: Pursuing representation
    • Goes over the correct way to send your shots in for prospective representation.
    • Details the finer points of open calls.
    • Discusses how to handle rejection and where to go from there.
    • Reviews runway with simple pointers to make it easy.
    • Opens up the option of acting.
    • Discusses what to do with positive responses from agencies.
    • Impresses the importance of the follow through.
  • Chapter 10: The ultimate "yes"
    • Preparation for your agency meeting.
    • Good questions to ask an agency.
    • Questions for parents.
    • Reviews agency contracts and what you need to know.
  • Chapter 11: When in demand
    • Things to think about when everyone wants you
  • Chapter 12: Misconceptions about the business
  • Chapter 13: Final thoughts
    • Author's summation

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