[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 […]
How many acts does a TV show have?
As of 2011, the typical hour-long drama has an open, plus six acts. This is up from just a few years ago, where the norm was four acts. Half-hour multicamera comedies typically have an open, two acts, and a tag, while single-camera half-hour comedies can have either two or three acts sandwiched between the open […]
What does arbitration mean for screenwriters?
When a movie is complete, the producer submits a list of final credits to the WGA, and gives a copy of the final script to all writers involved. If any writers disagree with the proposed credits, they can file for arbitration. (Arbitration is automatically triggered if the director or any producers are credited in any […]
Who decides who gets credit for writing a movie?
When a movie is complete, the producer submits a list of final credits to the WGA, and gives a copy of the final script to all writers involved. If any writers disagree with these credits, they can file for arbitration. (Arbitration is automatically triggered if the director or any producers are credited in any writing […]
What does “screen story” mean?
“Screen story” credit is given when a screenplay is based on source material, but the screenplay’s story is new and substantially different from the source material’s. You can read more about this and other credits at the [WGA’s screen credits policy page](http://www.wga.org/subpage_writersresources.aspx?id=171). ### More from johnaugust.com * [The essentials of adaptation](http://johnaugust.com/2003/the-essentials-of-adaptation “The essentials of adaptation”) […]