How many brads should you have in a screenplay? This is called a “brad” or a “brass brad.” Screenplays are traditionally presented on three-hole paper, but with only two brads: one in the top hole, and one in the bottom, as seen here. More from johnaugust.com Of course grammar matters How to write on the spine of a script How do you read a script? More from Screenwriting.io:What is standard screenplay format?How many pages should each act of a screenplay be?What does an outline look like? Tweet