Formal/Informal letters (Typed or hand-written letters)

[renef09]

Hello everyone. I wouldn't say that this is the usual topic about sending typed or handwritten letters, but about the formality or informality of them. Do you always send the same kind of letter no matter who the celebrity is? More than increasing the success chances, I believe that it also counts who are you writing to, and I am specifically referring to elder people (writers, actors, composers).

Given that case, wouldn't it be more respectful to send a real formal letter (with special paper, the way of addressing, the structure of the letter, etc.)? Correct if I'm wrong but I think that most of formal letters are typed and the only thing that is handwritten is the signature (or maybe the salutation or the closing of the letter).

Your comments and opinions are welcome!

Thanks!

[MW1221]

Hello everyone. I wouldn't say that this is the usual topic about sending typed or handwritten letters, but about the formality or informality of them. Do you always send the same kind of letter no matter who the celebrity is? More than increasing the success chances, I believe that it also counts who are you writing to, and I am specifically referring to elder people (writers, actors, composers).

Given that case, wouldn't it be more respectful to send a real formal letter (with special paper, the way of addressing, the structure of the letter, etc.)? Correct if I'm wrong but I think that most of formal letters are typed and the only thing that is handwritten is the signature (or maybe the salutation or the closing of the letter).

Your comments and opinions are welcome!

Thanks!

#1: The worst thing you can do is type the letter and hand-write the salutation. That screams form letter.
#2: Form letters are bad.
#3: If you want to go all out (special paper, etc.), feel free. But that paper is expensive, and it won't necessarily yield you a different response than the one you would have received had you used standard paper.

Ultimately, just as with the usual type or handwritten discussion, it comes down to who you're writing to & what you want to do. Some prefer you type your letter, some prefer you write it by hand, some don't care. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any celebrities who will only respond to typed letters or only to handwritten, or anything like that.

So, ultimately, it comes down to your preferences. Your letter should reflect who you are just as much as who they are.

If you're an extremely formal person, send an extremely formal letter.
If you're the kind of person who is artistic (calligraphy, doodling, etc.), let it out.

Lately, I've been sending a signed photo of myself with my letters, personalized to the celebrity. Some have gotten a kick out of it, others haven't said one way or the other. But that's my personality.

You should never stray from the "Mr./Ms." or common courtesy, but you are who you are. Let it show.

[renef09]

Hello everyone. I wouldn't say that this is the usual topic about sending typed or handwritten letters, but about the formality or informality of them. Do you always send the same kind of letter no matter who the celebrity is? More than increasing the success chances, I believe that it also counts who are you writing to, and I am specifically referring to elder people (writers, actors, composers).

Given that case, wouldn't it be more respectful to send a real formal letter (with special paper, the way of addressing, the structure of the letter, etc.)? Correct if I'm wrong but I think that most of formal letters are typed and the only thing that is handwritten is the signature (or maybe the salutation or the closing of the letter).

Your comments and opinions are welcome!

Thanks!

#1: The worst thing you can do is type the letter and hand-write the salutation. That screams form letter.
#2: Form letters are bad.
#3: If you want to go all out (special paper, etc.), feel free. But that paper is expensive, and it won't necessarily yield you a different response than the one you would have received had you used standard paper.

Ultimately, just as with the usual type or handwritten discussion, it comes down to who you're writing to & what you want to do. Some prefer you type your letter, some prefer you write it by hand, some don't care. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any celebrities who will only respond to typed letters or only to handwritten, or anything like that.

So, ultimately, it comes down to your preferences. Your letter should reflect who you are just as much as who they are.

If you're an extremely formal person, send an extremely formal letter.
If you're the kind of person who is artistic (calligraphy, doodling, etc.), let it out.

Lately, I've been sending a signed photo of myself with my letters, personalized to the celebrity. Some have gotten a kick out of it, others haven't said one way or the other. But that's my personality.

You should never stray from the "Mr./Ms." or common courtesy, but you are who you are. Let it show.

Hi there! Thanks for the tips, I guess that everyone has their own special way!

R.