"Some Tips On How To Get A Celebrity Autograph"

This guide was written to provide some quick and easy tips on how to write to a letter when requesting a celebrity autograph or photo etc.

The main points to consider are the following;

Always check your spelling and grammar.

Always be polite and courteous.

Always keep letters short and to the point.

Always include a Stamped-Self-Addressed-Envelope (SSAE).

Be sure to mention at least one aspect of the celebrities work that you like or admire.

Ask for exactly what you want.

We will now cover each of these points in more detail.

'Spelling & Grammar'

As the purpose of your letter is to obtain a celebrity autograph or photo, it is important that it be easy to read and understand.

Correct spelling and grammar will definitely help you get the response you're after as it shows that you have taken the time and care to write a sincere letter.

(I have also been asked whether a letter should be hand written or typed. As long as your hand writing is clearly legible, then it need not be typed. If however, you have trouble reading something you wrote yourself, then perhaps typing is the choice for you.)

'Courtesy'

It is worth remembering that celebrities do not have to respond to any fan mail. Those that do, often do it in their own free time. Common courtesy is essential if you expect any celebrity to spend their time answering your letter and sending you their autograph.

'Short & Sweet'

Some celebrities may receive a large quantity of fan mail, as well as being extremely busy. Letters that are several pages long will rarely get read and your request for an autograph may not even be noticed. Keep your letter to a single page and avoid any long narratives about yourself.

'Pay Your Own Postage'

This point is very important. You must include an envelope with your request for an autograph, that is already addressed to yourself and that has the correct postage on it. Your aim is to make it as easy as possible for the celebrity to fulfill your request.
By providing your own stamped, self-addressed envelope, you save the celebrity the time and expense of sending you a letter. Without this, you will rarely get a response.

'Flattery'

It is a good tip to include a brief mention of something the celebrity has done recently that you admire. This can their latest movie, song, book etc. This shows that you have a sincere interest in their career and what they do.

'Ask!'

It is also important that you clearly ask for the celebrity auotgraph or photo that you are seeking. If you don't ask for it, you may not get it. This is the whole point of your letter and is best saved for the end of your letter.

Below you will find a sample letter that demonstrates the points above;

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Dear Ms Nicole Kidman:

I have been a fan of yours, and have enjoyed your many movies. The movie I liked the most is "Birthday Girl" .I was wondering if you would not mind filling a small request.

Can you please autograph this picture which I have enclosed? Please use the enclosed SSAE for your convenience.

I hope to hear from you soon and I deeply appreciate your generosity in returning this picture autographed by you.

Sincerely yours,

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Of course this letter is just an example and need not be copied exactly each time.
I trust that you have found this guide helpful and any comments or questions can be sent to me via my Contact Details page.