Awesome. Love the George RR Martin quote! Ha! Scott, I'm curious about using specs to query ... makes perfect sense. When taking this approach, though, do you find writers only send specs they're less attached to in case they're not produced? Basically, I'm wondering if writers save their favorite script(s) for when they're more well known, so that script that's near and dear to their heart may then have a greater chance of being produced. Does that make sense? Thanks, Doc

When querying -- or doing anything, really -- use your best material. Do not hold anything back. Never EVER hold anything back for any reason. Always put your best foot forward. Don't save anything. Put it all on the table. Querying is like tryout day before the NFL draft -- run your fastest 40 that day, and throw the best spiral, and make your hardest block, because that's the day you'll be judged the most.

Thanks for the feedback, John ... you're comin' through loud and clear. I'm glad I asked! Also, these posts with you are hitting close to home for me (literally) ... I live at Kedzie and Chicago about a mile from Northwestern. Just got back from watching "Mission Impossible" at the Cinemark. ;-) Cheers, and thanks again! Doc