> I've always assumed that even if I send an email, no one will care. I used to feel this way too -- why would such and such bigwig writer care about what I ha

> I've always assumed that even if I send an email, no one will care. I used to feel this way too -- why would such and such bigwig writer care about what I have to say? - and then I started sending the emails. More responses, and thoughtful ones too, than I ever imagined. I suggest just trying it. Find a few company contacts on their website or trawl LinkedIn. As long as you're polite, what's the worst that could happen?