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How to Write Celebrities and Get a Great Response
Here are several time-tested tips to help you get responses from celebrities:
Always send a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The abbreviation for this is "SASE." Enclose a folded 9x12 envelope, pre-addressed back to you with the proper postage (usually 2-3 stamps). Use your address as the return address. Enclose this along with your letter and photograph (more on this later) in a 9x12 envelope. Make sure you weigh the total package at the post office to ensure correct postage.
Enclose a photo of your own.
Celebrities will often enclose a photo of themselves, but to help maximize responses, it is a good idea to enclose a photo of your own. This can be any type of photo, even one torn out of a magazine will do. Visit www.AmazingCelebrityPhotos.com for a great source of unsigned color 8x10 celebrity photos you can send off to be autographed.
DO NOT send food, money or gifts to celebrities.
Celebrities do not appreciate receiving a large package in the mail from someone they don't know.
Enclose a few 3x5 index cards as additional items to get autographed.
Only enclose a maximum of three -- more is asking a little too much. Celebrities will usually return these, and they're a great addition to your collection. They are also great to trade with friends and other autograph collectors.
Always include a letter acknowledging the star's accomplishments.
Constructive criticism is okay, but be assured that non-constructive criticism will result in your letter ending up in the trash!
If you are writing to a celebrity in another country, include three to four International Reply Coupons (IRCs) in the envelope as return postage.
You can get these at your local post office.
Research the celebrity's biography and works.
Include personal information about how much you like the star and that will make him or her all the more willing to reply.
Preferably type your letter, or at least write it neatly.
Keep it short, and get to the point quickly. Kindly ask for an autograph, but don't beg.
Double-space, and remember to include your name and address on the letter.
Check your spelling!
Be patient.
The hardest part about collecting autographs through the mail is the wait. Some celebrities will respond immediately, but some can take up to a year! As a general rule, you should allow four to six weeks to receive a reply. But the main rule here is to be patient! |
