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Originally Posted by bwind22
Here comes another stupid (very novice) screenwriter question...
When you say spec, I am under the impression that is the title given to scripts that are not adaptations or a project assigned to you. Basically, your own original idea. Is that correct?
(Sorry, I told you it was a stupid question.)
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There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. :p
All kidding aside, remember that you can't go from a Novice to a Master without asking questions. ;)
Anyway, in response to your question:
A spec (speculative) script is one where the writer writes it without being paid and shops in on the open market, as opposed to an assignment, where a script is commissioned to be written by a studio or production company.
As to whether a spec script is original vs. adaptation, I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter, as you don't need to be commissioned by a studio to write an adaptation, all you need is permission by the author (or whoever owns it currently) unless it's in public domain, then anybody can use it.