Welcome to On Spec

Screenwriting sucks. 

That’s the long and the short and the middle of it. It’s a slog, a slow crawl through broken glass, and it’s entirely self-inflicted. And most of the time, it’s pretty lonely.

That’s where the Script Hive comes in – a place for writers of all levels.

Whether you need screenwriting insight, a prompt, or just another writer to talk to, the Script Hive has it. A real-time chat server for connections, discussion, and feedback. Plus a library of professional screenplays with over 16,000 scripts. And best of all, it’s totally free.

We took the best parts of the Script Hive and gave it a more permanent platform – thus, On Spec.

Now there are a lot of screenwriting blogs out there, many great. Where ours comes in is by being a resource by emerging writers for emerging writers. A place where we discuss “a method” and not “the method”. Because in the end, the only right method is the one that gets you writing, and the only rule is that your writing be clear, concise, and in service of the story. 

By having writers on their own journey share their experiences, we hope you too can find what you need to get words on the page. And if you’re a current member of the server and interested in posting to the blog, you can get in touch with mod @national2080 about submitting.

So take a look around, come check out our server, and say hello. We’re glad you’re here.

Fred Pelzer
Managing Editor
On Spec