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How many brads should you have in a screenplay?

Tagged: film, formatting, presentation, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms

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 […]

What are the metal things you see in screenplays called?

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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 […]

How many acts does a TV show have?

Tagged: formatting, length, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, structure, TV

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?

Tagged: arbitration, credits, film, guild, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms, union, WGA

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 writes involved. If any writers disagree with the proposed credits, he 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?

Tagged: arbitration, credits, film, guild, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms, union, WGA

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 writes involved. If any writers disagree with these credits, he can file for arbitration. (Arbitration is automatically triggered if the director or any producers are credited in any writing […]

What does “screen story” mean?

Tagged: adaptations, credits, film, guild, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms, union, WGA

“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. More from johnaugust.com The essentials of adaptation Determining credit Screenwriters don’t just adapt, […]

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