Q. What is How to Become a Model?
A. Welcome to howtobecomeamodel.com! I’ve compiled all my favorite modeling tips and thrown in a few other great ideas for breaking into the modeling industry and carving a niche for yourself as a professional model!

Registration/Login

Q. How do I join?
A. Joining How to Become a Model is quick, easy and free. Join now!
Q. I forgot my username/password, what should I do?
A. Forgot your username/password? No problem. Click here to have your password reset.
Q. How do I change my password?
A. You can change your password from your profile page. On each page, you should see the "My Account" link which will take you to your profile.

Content

Q. How do I rate content?
A. At the top of every article there are stars which show the article's current rating. Add your rating to the equation by clicking on the star rating that you think the article deserves. By rating articles, you're helping other people to know which articles are most helpful and which ones aren't worth their time.
Q. How do I comment on content?
A. Have an opinion on the article? A tip you'd like to add? Or a comment for the article's creator? Leave a comment! At the bottom of every article there's a box where you can add a Member Comment, simply type your comment into this box. To add a comment you must be signed in; if you are not signed in, you'll be prompted to do so before your comment is published.
Q. How do I report offensive content?
A. Look for a "Report Abuse" link. You can report the content as obscene, hate speech, a personal attack, advertising/spam, or a copyright violation. Content flagged by the community will be reviewed and addressed by the staff.
Q. Who writes these articles?
A. A community of freelance writers and editors contribute to the site.
Q. How can I write an article for you?
A. Our writers work through Demand Studios. You can sign up and read more about the work at http://www.demandstudios.com. Work-from-home opportunities exist for writers, copy editors, and even filmmakers.
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A. Please let us know if you find errors. First contact the site manager at our contact us page. If you are unable to find resolution, please send the link to the page and your comments to info@demandmedia.com.
Q. Can I use the photos on your website?
A. Glad you liked the photos! Unfortunately, while we have been granted permission to use the photographs, we don’t generally own the copyright, which means we can’t grant you the right to use them. We recommend visiting http://www.istockphoto.com

Community

Q. Do you have forums?
A. Indeed we do. The forums section is the epicenter for all things related to this site. It's a great way to get news updates about the site, it offers an open mic approach for members who would like to give suggestions and feedbacks, and is a sure fire way to get to familiarize yourself with the community.

My Profile

Q. How do I create a personal profile?
A. Once you have joined, you can create a personalized profile to promote yourself or your business. Get started now on the "Edit Profile" page. You can access your "Edit Profile" page from your profile. Click on the "Edit Profile" button, which is located in the left navigation column. If you would like to add a little more personality to your profile, click on the "Edit Interests" button, which is also located in the left navigation column. Here you can provide additional tidbits about your life and let everyone in the community know about it.
Q. How do I edit my personal profile?
A. Just go to the "Edit Profile" page, which you can get to by clicking on the "Edit Profile" button in your profile page—located in the left navigation column.
Q. How do I add an avatar or personal image to my profile?
A. From your profile page, click on the "Change Avatar" button, which is located in the left navigation column. You can choose from the pre-existing avatars we have made available to the community or just upload your own.

Corporate Stuff

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About Supermodel

Jeanette Ponder is a freelance fashion writer and model living in the New York City area. She has worked in the fashion industry for over a decade dressing with Audrey Smaltz's Ground Crew at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Ms. Ponder was also the blog editor for iFashion Network. Her modeling experience includes art, alternative/Gothic, and print work.