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Writer approach survey

What is your current role?

With a new writer's cold query, do these affect the odds you'll read it?

	Much less likely	Slightly less likely	No affect	Slightly more likely	Much more likely
A compelling logline
Someone you know referred them
They have a rep attached
They are a produced writer
Writer has large social following
Writer went to top film school

How do these awards or contest wins affect the odds you'll read it?

	Never heard of it	Much less likely	Slightly less likely	No affect	Slightly more likely	Much more likely
On the annual Black List
Black List website high score
Nicholl winner
Nicholl finalist
Nicholl semifinalist
Austin Film Fest high placement
Other contest win/placement

Which of these actually carry weight in the industry, in your opinion?

What makes you want to read a cold query, and what makes you pass immediately?

How many pages do you usually read before you know it's a pass?

In the last year, how many times have you advanced a writer who came to you completely cold, with no referral?

How long have you worked in the industry?

If you choose to provide your email, I will email you a code for three months of paid access to stephenfollows.com as a 'thank you' and also the results of this survey once it's complete.

Your involvement will always be confidential.