by SilentEcho219 » Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:27 am
Jimsta wrote:What about this?
Dear Sir. Ian McKellen
Hello, I am Grady Hooker from Hamilton, New Zealand. I am 17, I do Martial Arts and am currently a Black belt, I also enjoy collecting fantasy memorabilia.
I am a fan of you from Lord Of The Rings and soon The Hobbit. I am writing to ask for your autograph, I am hoping you can sign the included 6x4 photo's and possibly send another autographed photo/card you have.
Thank you very much!
Cheers,
Grady.
Jimsta, and anyone else, here are some tips I have that I use when I write my letters:
- I always start off by thanking the person for reading my letter. Just a short sentence. Then I introduce myself.
- It is easy to say what movies or shows you enjoy, but if you explain briefly WHY you liked a certain performance, it is more interesting. Like "I like how you played <this character> because <why>"
- When I get into the part asking for an autograph, I always ask to have the autographed personalized or inscribed. I feel that, even if they don't actually do this, at least it shows I am just a collector and not trying to get an autograph just to sell it. I also write my name and address on the back of any photos I send (serves a double purpose showing that I want it only for myself, and in case it gets lost from my letter it still has my address on it).
- After I ask for the autograph, I usually add a sentence like "If you are too busy, I understand, but I am still very glad that you took the time to read my letter so I could show my appreciation for your work!"
- If I am sending my own photos, I never ask for more than what I am sending. Usually I will also send a blank index card with photos as well, which leaves room for an inscription, and can always be framed with a photo later on.
- My letters are usually a half page long. When I write to someone via their manager or agent, I always hand write the letters -- it is much more personal and shows you are not just using the same letter over and over to give to people. If I am writing Via Venue, I will sometimes type the letters, because people are usually in more of a rush and it is quicker to read a typed letter than a handwritten one.
[quote="Jimsta"]What about this?
[quote]Dear Sir. Ian McKellen
Hello, I am Grady Hooker from Hamilton, New Zealand. I am 17, I do Martial Arts and am currently a Black belt, I also enjoy collecting fantasy memorabilia.
I am a fan of you from Lord Of The Rings and soon The Hobbit. I am writing to ask for your autograph, I am hoping you can sign the included 6x4 photo's and possibly send another autographed photo/card you have.
Thank you very much!
Cheers,
Grady.[/quote][/quote]
Jimsta, and anyone else, here are some tips I have that I use when I write my letters:
[list]
[*]I always start off by thanking the person for reading my letter. Just a short sentence. Then I introduce myself.
[*]It is easy to say what movies or shows you enjoy, but if you explain briefly WHY you liked a certain performance, it is more interesting. Like "I like how you played <this character> because <why>"
[*]When I get into the part asking for an autograph, I always ask to have the autographed personalized or inscribed. I feel that, even if they don't actually do this, at least it shows I am just a collector and not trying to get an autograph just to sell it. I also write my name and address on the back of any photos I send (serves a double purpose showing that I want it only for myself, and in case it gets lost from my letter it still has my address on it).
[*]After I ask for the autograph, I usually add a sentence like "If you are too busy, I understand, but I am still very glad that you took the time to read my letter so I could show my appreciation for your work!"
[*]If I am sending my own photos, I never ask for more than what I am sending. Usually I will also send a blank index card with photos as well, which leaves room for an inscription, and can always be framed with a photo later on.
[*]My letters are usually a half page long. When I write to someone via their manager or agent, I always hand write the letters -- it is much more personal and shows you are not just using the same letter over and over to give to people. If I am writing Via Venue, I will sometimes type the letters, because people are usually in more of a rush and it is quicker to read a typed letter than a handwritten one.[/list]
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