Tips for writing a letter requesting an autograph:

• Be respectful

• Be brief but personal; don't just say "send me an autograph"

• Use proper titles: Dear Mr. or Dear Mrs., Miss, or Ms., Dr., etc.

• Check for spelling and grammar errors

• Be honest

• Explain why you are writing. If you want more than one, state why

• Typed or written is a matter of debate: if your handwriting is bad, type.

• Always enclose something to sign

• Always enclose a SASE (Self-addressed stamped envelope)

• Always make sure the return postage is sufficient

• Use Airmail stickers or stamps for overseas mail

• Always hand sign your letter; it's more personal

• Don't send to people who's work you don't know or admire; they will see through it

• Requesting an autograph via email is no different than writing a letter.  Always send a SASE, something to sign and follow the same procedures in email that you would in a letter.

Tips for writing a letter of complaint:

• Be businesslike

• Maintain proper grammar and spelling (use your spell/grammar checkers)

• Be polite and not too aggressive

• Be very specific (use times, dates, places, names)

• Enclose proof like photos, receipts and notarized statements

• Always sign your name as you legally should.  (Full name)

• Make it short and to the point

• Reread before sending or have others read it

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