First Time Sending

[katty_13]

Hi!
I'm going to send a letter to Kristen Stewart (Bella from Twilight) with a photo for her to sign. But I've a few questions, since I'm a bigginer in this kind of stuff. So, I'm from Europe... most precisely from Portugal, and I don't know anything about sending letters to the USA... I don't want Kristen to pay anything for her response to me... is there anyway for me to pay the costs of her response? I heard about something called SASE and IRC, but I don't know what those things are for... :neutral:

Other question: what people usually write about in a letter to a celebrety? I don't know what should I write... should I introduce myself in the beginning of the letter? Should I talk about myself or about what I think of her? I don't want to seem stupid or a ordinary fan... so, if someone could tell me what "topics" are usually approached, it would be awesome.

Please, help me! I need to send this letter as quickly as possible.

[x-Jen-x]

Hiya,

An IRC(which what you will probably need) looks like this:
http://www.upu.int/irc/irc-2006_front.jpg
It will come in use for you when you send to abroad, like the UK, USA, etc...and it is used for exchanging stamps. The receiver uses these to exchange for stamps at the post office. I'd try sending two from Portugal to the USA. (I live in the UK and send two for when I send to America).

{star}A SASE is a self addressed stamped envelope. If you are sending to the USA, for example, you will need american stamps. These are usually used for when you are sending local(like your home country).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-addre ... d_envelope

When you write a fan letter, you basically say what you like about the film, what your favourite parts were and why you like their work. You can say your name and age and you like watching movies and what movie of theirs you enjoyed. You coulod also tell them 'good luck for the future and best wishes for 2009' at the end of your letter. Also, I think in your lettr, near beginning or end of letter, askf ro an autograph in a polite manner, like 'Please may I have your autograph? I would love it and treasure it forever.'

Any more questions, feel free to ask any of us lot!! Good luck with your first request And welcome to fanmail! {thumb2}


Jen

[Star9685]

Hi katty_13,

Jen basically covered everything.
But, I wanted to say welcome to the boards.
If you have any questions I'm always happy to help. {thumb2}
Good luck with your request to Kristen!
- Willow

[katty_13]

Thanks a lot! You really helped me!
Thanks for the welcoming

This letter is a big deal to me... I really love Kristen.
When I have some news about my letter, I'd tell you!

[x-Jen-x]

Ok, Brilliant!^^

And your welcome {thumb2}


Jen

[Paigey012]

Welcome to fanmail katty_13
I hope you get lots of lovely successes!

[Phoebe]

Welcome to Fanmail katty_13! It's great to have you here, and good luck with your autograph collection. I have always wanted to visit Portugal. Jen covered your questions here very well, but should you have any more, feel free to post them on the forum.

These topics may be of some use to you:

How do I write to my favorite actor? And letter translations

Autograph Abbreviations

What to include in your envelopes

Happy collecting! {thumb2}

Phoebe