my Final Draft of first letter

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Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by Jaffer » Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:59 am

^^ Thats a good sample, although might I suggest making it slightly longer in the part where you say why your a fan. For example, I have never seen a Daniel Day-Lewis movie, yet using that template I could say "I particularly like the movie Gangs of New York, and I also love your work in There will be blood".

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by bellicosejason » Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:02 pm

Sample:

Hello, I'm _____ and I live in _____. I've been a big fan of your work for many years. I particularly like the movie/song _____ and I also love your work in _____.

I'm writing to you today to request an autograph. I would cherish it and frame it as to keep it safe from harm (or whatever you wanna say about how much it means to you). I have enclosed one of my favorite photos of you to possibly sign for me. If you could personalize the photo to me that would be a great added bonus. I have also enclosed a self addressed stamped envelope so you don't have to pay any postage.

Thank you for all your great roles/work/songs/videos/ yadda yadda and thank you for considering my request.

Sincerely,

________

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by smackedsillyxxx » Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:56 pm

thanx for all the tips. does anyone have a sample letter I can look at? That would be awsome!

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by omgitscaro » Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:47 pm

scarybun wrote:I'll probably be skewered for this by other members, but I think you've included way too much stuff about yourself. When I write a letter, I try to put myself in the shoes of the celebrity I'm writing to. If I have a stack of potentially hundreds of fan letters, would I prefer to read something quick, friendly, and to the point, or would I want to find a letter full of words that I'm forced to skim over to reach the final paragraph so I can learn what the heck you want me to sign so I can move on to the next letter?
I agree with this. {up}

Also like many have said, take the "stalker" sentence out.

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by johnnylightning » Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:03 pm

I think the letter is fine,don't read too much into it just be yourself in the letter and send it...The only part i agree with is i would leave out the stalker part i personally think its funny and most people would know its a joke but still i would leave the word stalker out ... {up} [ca]

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by Jaffer » Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:46 am

packrat wrote:The only thing I can add is:

1) That you should format your letter into three separate paragraphs. First paragraph is about you, second is about them, third paragraph is where you request an autograph.

2) Omit the smileys.
First, I would never, ever mention the word "stalker" in ANY way in a letter I was writing, even if in the context you are using it. I find that people who say "not in a stalker way" tend to actually be kind of stalking :neutral:

I think point 1 that I quoted is a good one. I t will make the letter flow and last about a page, which is enough to show your a fan, but not too much that it becomes a short novel! However, there is nothing wrong with smileys, as long as its a simple :) or :(, nothing too complicated.

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by musicfan » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:26 am

i think you said too much about you and not enough about why u like the star and if they inspired you or something...

but i still think it needs ore editing..sry.

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by packrat » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:12 am

The only thing I can add is:

1) That you should format your letter into three separate paragraphs. First paragraph is about you, second is about them, third paragraph is where you request an autograph.

2) Omit the smileys.

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by jenniferlovesHP » Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:47 pm

i agree with everyone completely. most celebs only have the time and patience to skin through a letter if they even read it at all. it is good to add in some humour here and there but talking about 'stalkers' can be kind of awkward. also, they do like to know about their fans personal life but they don't want to be overtaken by it.

hope it helps,

Jennifer x

Re: my Final Draft of first letter

by ursha » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:59 pm

Hi!
I like your letter, very nice one, but I'd correct 2 things. First one is stalker thing and second one...I'd leave this out:
I listen to a lot of different types of music, but my favorite band would definitely be Godsmack. I saw them in concert 7 times. Besides all that I also play golf any chance I get and living in Florida makes that pretty easy. When I do not feel like going out and I spend the night in my two favorite television shows to watch are Ghost Whisperer and Dollhouse.
I love that sentence: ''I mainly play rock music on the guitar and I work on computer systems / design web sites. If you ever need a web site I’m your guy'' {up} Great one ;)
But it's your letter so are the one who will decide about everything at the end.
Good luck! ;)
-Urša

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