Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-spec
adverb
/ˈɒn.spek/
Definition
On-spec refers to the practice of creating something, typically a creative work or a proposal, without any guarantee of payment or commission, hoping that it will eventually be accepted or purchased.
Examples
- The artist created the painting on-spec, hoping a gallery would show interest.
- He wrote the screenplay on-spec, waiting for a producer to pick it up.
Meaning
The term suggests producing work based solely on the expectation that it will meet the unspecified needs or desires of a potential client or audience.
Synonyms
- speculative
- pro bono
- freelance
