Q&A for How to Write Fan Mail

Maybe getting them to like you isn't what you should be aiming for. Perhaps getting them to appreciate you and your devotion to them (in a non-creepy way) is better. Tell them about how much you admire them without simply saying "I admire you," explain what they and their music, acting, etc. means to you.

It depends. Celebrities are often very busy, and have a lot of responsibilities. Your responsibility as a fan is to try to be understanding.

If you want a reply, yes, because, otherwise, nobody will know where to reply.

If you're not being weird about it it would be fine. For example: You could say: "Here is also my social media links if you have time to check them out." It is not something that will make or break your fan mail though so do not be overly concerned.

Writing your address on the envelope is fine. If you want a reply, include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your letter.

Although it might not be the best idea to go against your parents’ wishes, it wouldn’t exactly be a crime to write it. Just remember to stay safe and be cautious. Treat it like Internet safety: don’t tell them your address, the school you go to, your hang-out spots and that kind of thing. But if you’re unsure about sending it when your parents have said no, it might be a good idea to leave it until you’re older.

Probably not. As long as you just say that it would be your dream to meet the actress, it probably wouldn't get you in trouble.

Yes, you should send the pictures you want signed. It doesn't matter what size envelope you use as long as the pictures fit inside and you use the correct postage. You might want to write "Photos, please do not bend" on the envelope so the mail carriers know to be gentle with it.

Just put it in an envelope, put their address on the front (you can usually find an address for fan latters online), put a stamp on it, and mail it!

You can send a fan letter to a studio to let them know how much you admire the work they do, you shouldn't have to do anything differently.

Try all the addresses, or just decide on one of them. Or if it's too confusing, you could just send an email or post on the celebrity's social media.

You can add stickers, make it colorful , draw their logo (if they have one), and add your own funky designs. This can help yours to stand out.

You should put something eye-catching, but not creepy. For example, “I Love Your Work!”

It's not creepy to want to send fan mail; it's a natural instinct to let people know we appreciate their work. It's not creepy to want to play games with someone you admire, either; however, celebrities have very little free time at their disposal, and they generally spend it with their own family and friends rather than playing games with strangers. By all means send fan mail, as positive feedback motivates just about everyone, but skip the part about playing games, as that's an unrealistic expectation.

Probably not, most writers love ideas from fans and some may even end up writing those ideas!

Maybe put "Your Biggest Fan!" or "Fanmail from one of your many fans!". It depends on what you pick. Maybe go for something exciting, so they notice it.

You can send the mail directly to their home, yes, but depending on the popularity of a celebrity, they usually have a dedicated mailing address you can send your mail to. If you do send it to their home address, just explain that you could not find their mailing address.

The idea in providing a SASE is to do all the work yourself so that the other person merely needs to drop the envelope (and contents) in the mail. As a practical matter, the other person probably doesn't care whether the SASE has a return address on it or not, and it won't affect you either way.

No. The letter would just come back to you.