Ive been wanting to write a letter to this person since october Ive wrote about 6 letters but i feel they are all the same as anyone elses would be and i dont like it i want my letter to stand out and let the person really know how much i admire them but whats a way i can make it different then most?
Im terrible at putting my feelings and thoughts into words :/
How to make a fanmail letter stand out?
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Re: How to make a fanmail letter stand out?
I have the same problems critiquing my letters, too! Here's what I recommend:
* Keep your letters short but to the point. Avoid long, rambling "You're awesome" letters.
* For every James Doohan who loved being Scotty til the day he died, there are ten other actors who, while they appreciate the opportunity a specific role got them, would really rather be asked about something else. Try to ask them about something that they probably never get feedback on. For example, if you're writing to a "Star Wars" actor, don't ask them about "Star Wars"! Write about some other thing they were in, especially if it relates to theatre or independent filmwork. A good example of this is perhaps asking David "Darth Vader" Prowse about his body-building history or his training of Christopher Reeve for the "Superman" film. Or ask them about their hobbies.
(One of the most memorable celebrity exchanges I ever had was talking about dog-training with Valerie Perrine. We are both dog-lovers, you see! )
Most actors who are identified with a specific film or show don't mind people bringing it up but it's so refreshing to them when someone remembers anything else! To make your letter stand out, think of something original to write about.
* Acknowledge the time and effort it takes to respond to fan mail. Be polite and thank them in advance for any time and consideration they can give your request. Besides just being good manners in general, fans who don't act like they're entitled are becoming a rarity. A celebrity might appreciate your telling him or her that you know they are very busy, thanking them and leaving it at that.
These have helped me get responses in the past. Not everyone will respond, of course, but I'd start this way.
* Keep your letters short but to the point. Avoid long, rambling "You're awesome" letters.
* For every James Doohan who loved being Scotty til the day he died, there are ten other actors who, while they appreciate the opportunity a specific role got them, would really rather be asked about something else. Try to ask them about something that they probably never get feedback on. For example, if you're writing to a "Star Wars" actor, don't ask them about "Star Wars"! Write about some other thing they were in, especially if it relates to theatre or independent filmwork. A good example of this is perhaps asking David "Darth Vader" Prowse about his body-building history or his training of Christopher Reeve for the "Superman" film. Or ask them about their hobbies.
(One of the most memorable celebrity exchanges I ever had was talking about dog-training with Valerie Perrine. We are both dog-lovers, you see! )
Most actors who are identified with a specific film or show don't mind people bringing it up but it's so refreshing to them when someone remembers anything else! To make your letter stand out, think of something original to write about.
* Acknowledge the time and effort it takes to respond to fan mail. Be polite and thank them in advance for any time and consideration they can give your request. Besides just being good manners in general, fans who don't act like they're entitled are becoming a rarity. A celebrity might appreciate your telling him or her that you know they are very busy, thanking them and leaving it at that.
These have helped me get responses in the past. Not everyone will respond, of course, but I'd start this way.
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