[Yes.](https://screenwriting.io/what-is-standard-screenplay-format/) There are slight variations based on the type of screenplay (i.e. feature, dramatic teleplay, [multicamera sitcom](https://screenwriting.io/how-are-multicamera-tv-scripts-formatted/), etc) and writer preference, but there is most definitely a standard screenplay format, which includes a standard [font, spacing, indentations, and more](https://screenwriting.io/what-is-standard-screenplay-format/). Examples of properly formatted screenplays can be found in the [johnaugust.com library](http://johnaugust.com/library). Scriptwriting software such as […]
How many pages is a screenplay?
Most feature length screenplays are between 90 and 120 pages. The prevailing wisdom is that one script page in standard format equals one minute of screen time. Comedies tend to be shorter, while dramas tend to be longer, but there is no steadfast rule. ### More from johnaugust.com * [Can my script be as short […]
What does an outline look like?
Unlike screenplay formatting, there is no official standard. Generally, an outline provides a breakdown of how a story will play out. Outlines can take different forms based on many different factors including purpose, level of detail, method of creation, and writer preference. Some are incredibly detailed, listing every beat. Others give only very broad strokes. […]
Can scripts be printed double-sided?
Typically, scripts are only printed one-sided, but environmentally friendly readers may choose to print double sided. One-sided is always the safer choice. ### More from johnaugust.com * [Of course grammar matters](http://johnaugust.com/2006/of-course-grammar-matters “Of course grammar matters”) * [How do you read a script?](http://johnaugust.com/2011/how-do-you-read-a-script “How do you read a script?”) * [The Hollywood Standard](http://johnaugust.com/2007/hollywood-standard “The Hollywood Standard”) […]
How many brads should you have in a screenplay?
[This](http://blog.celtx.com/celtx_blog/images/brad.png) 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](http://www.brendanhughes.com/wp-content/uploads/script-600×450.jpg). ### More from johnaugust.com * [Of course grammar matters](http://johnaugust.com/2006/of-course-grammar-matters “Of course grammar matters”) * [How to write on the spine of […]
What are the metal things you see in screenplays called?
[This](http://blog.celtx.com/celtx_blog/images/brad.png) 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](http://www.brendanhughes.com/wp-content/uploads/script-600×450.jpg). ### More from johnaugust.com * [Of course grammar matters](http://johnaugust.com/2006/of-course-grammar-matters “Of course grammar matters”) * [How to write on the spine of […]