Writing To An Author

Is really important can express your feelings to your favorite book author, so in this section I will teach you something important about write your letter.

 

Today you're going to write a friendly letter to your favorite author

and send it in the mail.

 

Step 1:

On a clean sheet of paper, writer a letter to your

favorite author. Be sure your letter has a date,

salutation, body, closing, and signature.

In the body of the letter, mention specific books you've read and tell why you enjoy them. Be sure everything is spelled correctly, neatly written, and makes sense. Since this will be read by an important person, you'll want to show off your best and neatest writing.

 

Step 2:

Have someone proofread your letter. If there are mistakes, neatly erase them

and make corrections. If there are many mistakes, you may want to rewrite a

fresh copy.

 

Step 3: (optional)

 On another sheet of paper, draw a picture of your favorite scene from one of their books. Be sure you draw main characters from the book in your picture.

Include lots of color and detail.

 

Step 4:

Find the address of your author. Sometimes you can find the

address written in one

of the author's books. If not, an adult may be able to help you look up this

information on the internet. Many authors have a special address for fan mail.

If you can't find the address, send it to the publisher. Most publishers will forward fan mail to the author.

 

Step 5:

Address the envelope. Include the author's name and the full address. Also be sure you have your return address written on the envelope. If the address isn't written perfectly, it may not arrive.

Step 6:

Place a stamp of the envelope and mail it.

Authors are very busy people, but they love getting fan mail from their readers