Once your hard work has paid off and you've achieved your dreams of becoming famous, your fans will most likely want your autograph.Signing autographs can be tiring and tedious if you're not prepared.Your fans will treasure your autograph for years to come if you approach it with care and practice.
Step 1: There is a separate signature from your official one.
You don't know where it will end up once you sign an autograph.It could be sold at an auction or as a reward for someone in your fan club, in the worst case scenario, it could fall into the hands of someone who is disreputable.You should have two signatures, one for autograph signing and another for official documents.This will make it less likely that your signature will be forged.Your name, signature, and reputation are all in the spotlight now that you're famous.You will have to be more careful in protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud.
Step 2: Do you want to communicate with fans?
There are many different kinds of signatures that you can use, and each one will tell a different story to your fans.The impression of breeding, culture, and manners may be given by an elegant signature penned in flowing cursive.It might appear as though you're hurried, driven, and certain of yourself if you do a quick scrawl.You may have to try different signatures before you find one that works for you.See how loops, flourishes, tall letters, short letters and narrow and wide script look with your signature.It is possible to include a symbol that is significant to you in your signature.If you associate yourself with an eagle or lion, or if you have a family crest that uses these symbols, you can use a simplified version of the image in your signature.
Step 3: Look at others in your industry for inspiration.
Other famous people in your industry use similar signatures.You can either follow this style and add your own flair, or you can ignore the conventions of your peers and make something unique for yourself.You might want to ask yourself why a certain style is being used.A basketball player may have a simplified style that makes it easier to sign basketballs.
Step 4: You'll use parts of your name when signing.
You can use an initial or abbreviate your name to differentiate your signature.If you think you might be signing a lot of autographs, you should shorten your first and middle names to initial letters.You don't want to limit your first name to its first initial, but you may need to use a more casual form.You could use a nickname like "Tony" instead of "Lyla" if you wanted to.
Step 5: Please add a paraph to your signature.
A paraph is a special mark that you add to your signature.The tail of a letter can be used to cross a "t" or two crossing lines at the beginning or end of your signature.A paraph can make your signature harder to duplicate and give it more character.You could add a half moon stroke to the signature to make it more prominent.George Washington did it under the middle part of his name.Either simplify the letter or add a flourish, you could separate the last letter of your name from the rest of the signature.The signatures of American president John F. Kennedy are an example of this.Napoleon Bonaparte uses the tail of the last letter to add a bold underline to his signature.You could do the same thing.If you want an elegant signature, you should experiment with using the tails of the initial and ending letters in the parts of your name.Queen Elizabeth I of England used the bottom strokes to extend the first "E" in her name.
Step 6: Use different surfaces to practice.
You don't know what you'll be asked to sign.Presidents have signed books, hats, golf balls, pictures and more.Even if you're surprised by a request to autograph something odd, you should have a practiced hand so you can do it quickly and easily.If you want to be completely comfortable with your autograph, you should spend a few weeks doing it wherever you can.You can turn your practice into a game with a piece of chalk.Write your autograph wherever you go.
Step 7: Make a list of likely objects that you'll sign.
You'll most likely be signing books if you're an author.If you're a rock star, you may spend most of your time autographing albums and fans themselves.It's good to practice your signature on a variety of surfaces, but you will need the most practice signing the thing you are known for or an item in the industry you're associated with.Sports players are often asked to sign their equipment.Hockey players on sticks and pads, boxers on gloves, and a basketball player on jerseys and balls have all been sought after by fans.
Step 8: Your signature and autograph should be written back to back.
You don't want your autograph to be confused with your official signature.This could cause fans to be frustrated.If a fan waited for your autograph only to get it, what would it be like?The person might be accused of forgery by other fans who have never seen your official signature.
Step 9: Pick instances for the signing.
If you are a notable personality, you may be stopped on the street for an autograph as you leave the stadium.Many famous people don't like being bothered.You can decline if you have specific times for autograph signing.Say "I'm sorry, this is my personal time" if you are stopped on the street by a fan.I have a signing coming up, but I don't sign autographs in my free time.I would love to see you there.You will be doing good PR for yourself by taking time for your fan base and signing autographs.After getting your signature and meeting your fans face to face, you can do wonders for your reputation, popularity, and sales.
Step 10: Treat your fans nicely.
It is easy to get overwhelmed by fans or to be frustrated by repeated interruptions.Many fans don't think of their idols as a person other than their celebrity identity.It's up to you to be nice when you're not thinking.You'll earn more points with your fandom if you act with politeness and grace.This can win you respect from both fans and non-fans.
Step 11: You should autograph.
Sometimes a fan will ask for an autograph but forget to bring a pen or item to sign it.It is easy to be disappointed on your part.Whenever you are out and about, carry a felt tipped market with you.You will be able to easily sign most items brought to you.If a fan forgets to bring a sign, you can use your felt tipped marker to sign an article of clothing.