smackedsillyxxx wrote:what can I use instead of ha I do like to joke in my letter.

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what can I use instead of ha I do like to joke in my letter.

try to eliminate any and all colloquialisms.

that helps with older/prim and proper celebs.

how about instead 'ha' use smile is that a bad idea? because in my letters i like to draw face smile

It could do with some work, it needs to be longer and like someone said above don't use 'ha' - it doesn't look right in the context of a letter. Also, don't double-greet ('dear' and then 'hello'), use one or the other but 'dear' is far more appropriate.

As always I agree with Ryan J., While I try to fill a page on both sides, I usually end up filling up one side but I do what I can, It's always a good idea to tell a little bit more about yourself, my name and age are always mention in the opening line, and I usually repeat my name at the end to for personalization reasons. And I usually close my letter with

"I know you're very busy, so I want to thank you for your time

Thanks for everything
(I sign my name here)"

Some celebs are pretty busy, some are too busy to answer their fanmail so I always make sure to thank them

I'd not use the word "ha" in your letter, but that's just me. I'd also check on the punctuation.

Then again, I have a degree in journalism.

do the following ending need work??

Lastly would it be possible for you to autograph the picture I have included or if you do not like that picture to send me an autograph picture of your choice? If it is not too much trouble can you personalize it To Eric. I included a self addressed envelope and an international reply coupon to pay for shipping charges. Well I better let you go I know you are very busy unlike me slacking off at work ha. I wish you the best in everything you do and I hope 2010 is amazing for you.

smackedsillyxxx wrote:thanx for the tips. I take it there is not set format, kinda just whatever ya feel like writing

yea there is no set format but here is an outline:

Intro
Stuff about you
Why u like the person your writing to
whats your fav. things about them
do they inspire you?
future goals
Ask for a signed photo
outro

thanx for the tips. I take it there is not set format, kinda just whatever ya feel like writing