i love writing poems and songs so much. only problem about the songs is i cant sing very well, but i write good ones.......all my friends and ppl who read them love them. i have some posted on my myspace and my friends are always reading them.....but i dunno what else to do. i was thinking of maybe getting poems published, but i dont know how to get started with that. i have so many other things i need to do i dont know if i want to do that too....like i also was looking at being a model, so how could i balance modeling and writing?? so should i try getting them published, and if so, how??
2006-07-15 07:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by . 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
For poetry
If you would like a nice flash site for your poems i would happy design one for you to your specifications for free.
For modelling
I have heard a lot of bad thing about SOME (not all) modelling agencies and how they make you pay for photos and photo sessions before they take you on then never give you any work. Always check with the local Better Business Bureau.
I think a better starting place before you go to agencies is if you have a friend who is reasonable with a camera (do not have to be a professional or even that good just okay) Just take 100 photos of yourself in different poses, clothing and backgrounds then pick out 10-20 nice photos. You can then use this as a portfolio, and even better instead of printing them which cost you money every time, host them on a website and get some business cards print with the website address on and just hand these out instead. This is a far cheaper way of doing it and with no RISK. You should never have to pay to get a job if you do there is a high chance it is a scam.
However if you would like a personal portfolio site please contact me and I will set you on up for free. I can design you a fully personalised flash website with as much or little information and then host it for you. This site can contain a gallery of your photos, personal information, list of work, contact details, etc or if you prefer just a couple of photos and nothing else. It can be password protected and all images will be protected as is humanly possible, or the photos can be available to download.
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If you want to balance your intrest become a free lance model this way you can pick and choose jobs and turn them down if yuo are too busy with other projects.
Hope that helps
2006-07-17 05:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I reccomend heading out to your local bookstore and checking the "writing instruction" section, because that's where you'll find a lot of helpful books.
Don't worry about balancing writing with another career. Writing is something that can be done at 2 in the morning, so it's not like it will interfere with your modeling jobs.
2006-07-15 17:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by Smiles Like She Means It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The yellow phone-book sized reference book for writers is called "The Writer's Handbook" and comes out every year, and it includes publishers' contact info and guidelines, as well as market info for your work. Find out which places are asking for poems and songs. It should be available at any retail bookstore or at the public library. Try sending your work in and see what happens.
2006-07-15 16:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by Aelita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I share mine as much as I can with anyone who likes to read or see my art. If I never get rich and famous, so what. I do remember someone telling me about a phone-book sized yellow reference guide full of book and mag publishers. I think it can be found at any big bookseller(B.Dalton,Waldenbooks,etc.)
2006-07-15 15:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Hielodrive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't get all wired up just relax and everything will fall into place 4 u heres hoping gl.
2006-07-15 15:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by me4u769 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can send them to poetry magazines.
2006-07-15 15:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋