Some celebrities may specify on their website that they do not do autograph requests. Respect their policy by not sending a letter to a celebrity who specifies no through the mail autograph requests. [2] X Research source
Search for the celebrity’s official website online to locate their contact page, or do a google search for the celebrity’s fan club or online page.
Many celebrities, such as Taylor Swift, have fan forums where fans can comment and share their thoughts on Swift’s music. You may want to join the forum and ask members if they know how to request an autograph from the celebrity, as many of them have likely requested autographs before.
A short, friendly introduction that provides your name and where you live. A body paragraph that states why you are a fan of the celebrity and what an autograph will mean to you. A conclusion thanking the celebrity for their time, and noting the enclosed self addressed envelope (SASE) for the autograph.
For example, if you are writing a letter to Taylor Swift, you may begin with Dear Ms. Swift, My name is Nicki Minaj and I’m from Los Angeles, California.
For example, in your autograph request letter to Taylor Swift, you may write: “My sister first introduced me to your music during your Fearless tour in 2008 and ever since then, I’ve been a die hard fan. I have all your albums, have traveled across the country to see you live five times in the past four years, and your song “Mine” was my first dance song with my partner when we married in 2010. It would mean to world to me to get your autograph so I can add it to my (ongoing) collection of your albums and tour memorabilia. ”
To end your letter to Taylor Swift, you may write: “Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to read my letter. I know how devoted you are to your fans and I appreciate all that you do for us. Sincerely,”
Keep in mind some celebrities are already hesitant about sending autographs for free, so don’t turn your chosen celebrity off by requesting too many autographs in your letter.
If you would like to send other memorabilia to be autographed, be sure to protect it with packaging and tape to prevent it from being damaged. However, avoid over-packing the item or taping it too tightly, as this can make it hard for the celebrity to access and may lead to no autographs or damage to the items. You may be writing a letter to a celebrity who lives overseas or in a different country or continent. Your SASE should include enough postage to cover the cost of the return shipping. Buy U. S. stamps if your celebrity lives in the U. S. or include an international postage voucher that can be used as postage by the celebrity if they live overseas.
