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How do you format them?

do you ask straight up front for an autograph?

do you tell how much you like the actor then ask?

just curious...

i ussually do this (i write to sports star right now,not tried celebs)

dear mr.----

hello,my name is ---- i am 18 and a huge fan of -------(team,person,what ever).i was wondering if you could sign the enclosed items and send them back to me with the stamped envelope i have also sent.i also have a few questions id like to ask if you dont mind

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2.
3.

thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter
have a great day

sincerely

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ive gotten almost all of the request ive sent back with in a month so it works for me

Hello!

I always ask for the celebrity to sign my picture/send me a signed picture in a paragraph at the end of my letter. I just worry a bit that it will seem a little pushy if I ask for an autograph straight away. My letters are usually about 2 pages/sides long (unless it's one of my total heroes then it will be longer) so I do worry a little that the celebrity won't turn the letter over and see my request at the bottom, but I have received a lot of successes so the majority must! And the fact that I include a picture and SASE probably makes it obvious right away anyway

Everyone will have different opinions on this though so it is completely up to you. Whatever you would be happier/feel more comfortable with.

Good luck with your requests

Mine are usually some variation of..

Dear whoever,

1 short paragraph stating my name and that I'm a fan

1 or 2 paragraphs explaining why I'm a fan - my favorite albums, songs, movies, shows, etc of theirs

1 short paragraph requesting an autograph

And end it with "your fan always" or "sincerely".

Occasionally I'll also put a postscript if I feel like there's a tidbit to put in.

writing the letter. This can sometimes be easy or hard depending on how good you are with words and creativity. When I first started collecting, my letters were HORRIBLE! I basically said: "Hi! I think you’re a great actor. What was your favorite role to play? Can you send me an autographed photo please? Thanks for reading my letter!" Pretty pathetic huh? I did get a few replies back from the letters, but not many. Now that I'm more experienced and have written literally HUNDREDS of letters so it's very easy for me to sit down and write a nice request. I start out by introducing myself (My name, my age, City and state that I live in). Then I list a few hobbies that I enjoy (Graphic Design, Watching movies, listening to my MP3 etc.) I tend not to list "Autograph Collecting" as one of my hobbies as I don't want them to get them impression that I might try and sell The signatures I'm requesting at the end of the letter (Which I don't).

After that I let them know that I enjoyed their roles In films that they've been in (I make sure and list a few titles so they know I saw them). Then I tell them that I checked out their IMDB film profile or OFFICIAL site (Make sure to put the web address if it's an official site) and tell them what I liked them most about it, and cool features that I'd like to see them add. If they have some interesting hobby or trivia that I find exciting I'll make a few comments on that too. Usually by this time I've used up the front page of my paper, so then it's onto the back side where I ask for the autograph! LOL! I typically will write it like this:

"If it's okay, I've included some photos, CD/DVD covers, Custom made cards etc. That I hope you can please personalize and sign for my collection. A SASE is enclosed as well, so you don't have to pay for return postage. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my letter. Good luck with all your upcoming projects and future success!! Sincerely, [My name]"

RYAN J.

RYAN J. wrote: This can sometimes be easy or hard depending on how good you are with words and creativity.

I love to write and design things, but maybe I'm just not that good at long fan letters.

On topic, I leave the autograph request until almost the end.