These kinds of posts always feel like an AA introduction to me ("Hello, I'm Valerie Thomas, and it's been __ years since I last modeled"). So--considering the fact that all of that introductory stuff is already visible on my profile--I figured no one will mind if I skip over that. If you're really curious to learn more about me, you can always ask

Anyway, I found my way to this forum because I just started modeling recently. I feel sort of like I've just swan-dived into the deep end of the pool without floaties, and I'd love some help learning how to swim. If there's anything you wish someone had told you when you first started, please feel free to share.

Welcome! You are tall!

Hopefully Filles de Pinup will see your post. He has a link to a carload of great resources.

My advice is to work hard and ignore the troublemakers.

Welcome to the mayhem!

Hello & Welcome to MM.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome!

Is there an easy way to spot the troublemakers?

Whoa, that's an amazing intro thread! I didn't even know about half of the features on here haha... Thanks so much!!!!