# LinkedIn Founder Posts - Week 1

**Issue:** FRE-687  
**Created:** 2026-04-26 17:35 PM  
**Owner:** Founder (CMO drafts)  
**Status:** ✅ Ready to Post

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## Post 1 - April 27 (Monday)

**Topic:** Building in public - Month 8 update  
**Format:** Text + Image (team photo or product screenshot)

```
8 months ago, I quit my job to build a screenwriting platform.

Here's what I learned:

1. CRDT is PhD-level hard
   - Spent 3 weeks just understanding the paper
   - Yjs library saved us months of work
   - Real-time sync is now our moat

2. Screenwriters are passionate (and opinionated)
   - Every writer has a "why I hate Final Draft" story
   - Listen to all of them. Build for none of them.
   - Find patterns, not outliers

3. Final Draft has 40 years of technical debt
   - We have 8 months
   - Can't compete on features (yet)
   - Compete on speed, UX, and price

4. Free tier is the right call
   - Most writers will never pay
   - That's okay
   - The ones who do will tell 10 friends

5. Building in public = free marketing
   - This post will reach 5,000+ people
   - Cost: $0
   - Time invested: 30 minutes

Traction:
- ??? waitlist signups
- Launching May 7 on Product Hunt
- First 100 beta testers get free Pro for life

If you're building in public:
- Ship faster than you're comfortable with
- Talk to users daily
- Steal from the best (Figma, Notion, Linear)
- Document everything
- Be honest about failures

What's your biggest building-in-public lesson?

#Startups #BuildInPublic #SaaS #Screenwriting
```

**Image:** Team photo or product screenshot  
**Expected Reach:** 3,000-8,000 impressions  
**Expected Engagement:** 50-150 reactions, 10-30 comments

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## Post 2 - April 29 (Wednesday)

**Topic:** Technical deep-dive - Why SolidJS  
**Format:** Text + Code snippet

```
Why we chose SolidJS over React (and why you should care)

When building Scripter, we had 3 frontend requirements:

1. Performance
   - Screenwriters type fast. UI must keep up.
   - No lag, no jank, no "loading..." spinners
   - 33% faster than WriterDuet in our benchmarks

2. Simplicity
   - Small team, limited bandwidth
   - Can't afford complex state management
   - Need to ship features, not debug Redux

3. Developer experience
   - TypeScript support is non-negotiable
   - Hot reload must work
   - Bundle size matters

We evaluated:
- React + Vite (familiar, but VDOM overhead)
- Svelte (great DX, but runtime concerns)
- Vue 3 (solid, but larger bundle)
- SolidJS (fine-grained reactivity, no VDOM)

We chose SolidJS because:

1. No virtual DOM
   - Direct DOM updates via fine-grained reactivity
   - Only re-renders what changed
   - Feels like React, but simpler

2. Performance
   - Consistently fastest in benchmarks
   - Our app feels instant
   - 50KB bundle (React is 150KB+)

3. Developer experience
   - JSX syntax (React devs feel at home)
   - TypeScript support is excellent
   - Learning curve: 1 weekend

Code comparison:

React:
```tsx
const [count, setCount] = useState(0);
useEffect(() => {
  document.title = `Count: ${count}`;
}, [count]);
```

SolidJS:
```tsx
const [count, setCount] = createSignal(0);
createEffect(() => {
  document.title = `Count: ${count()}`;
});
```

No dependency arrays. No stale closures. Just works.

Result:
- 33% faster than WriterDuet
- 50MB RAM usage (WriterDuet uses 2GB)
- Ship features 2x faster

If you're building a performance-critical app:
Consider SolidJS.

Tech stack:
- Frontend: SolidJS + Vite
- Backend: tRPC + SQLite/Turso
- Desktop: Tauri (Rust)
- Real-time: Yjs (CRDT)

Questions? Drop them below!

#SolidJS #WebDev #JavaScript #Startups
```

**Expected Reach:** 2,000-5,000 impressions  
**Expected Engagement:** 30-80 reactions, 10-20 comments

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## Post 3 - May 1 (Friday)

**Topic:** Customer discovery - What writers want  
**Format:** Text + Poll

```
Asked 100 screenwriters: "What's your biggest pain point with current tools?"

Results surprised me:

1. "Collaboration is clunky" (42%)
   - Emailing FDX files back and forth
   - "Final_FINAL_v3_REALLY_FINAL.fdx"
   - Lost changes, merge conflicts

2. "Too expensive" (28%)
   - Final Draft: $200
   - WriterDuet: $180/year
   - Too much for struggling writers

3. "Slow/bloated" (18%)
   - Takes 10 seconds to open
   - Uses 2GB RAM
   - Lags when typing

4. "Missing features" (12%)
   - No AI assistance
   - Bad mobile support
   - Limited export options

Here's what we're building:

✅ Real-time collaboration (Google Docs for screenplays)
✅ Free tier (unlimited scripts)
✅ Pro at $9.99/month (vs $200 for Final Draft)
✅ 33% faster than WriterDuet
✅ Works on any device (PWA, no install)

Launching May 7 on Product Hunt.

First 100 beta testers get free Pro for life.

What's YOUR biggest screenwriting tool frustration?

#Screenwriting #ProductDevelopment #Startups
```

**Poll:** "What's your biggest pain point?" (same 4 options)  
**Expected Reach:** 4,000-10,000 impressions (polls perform well)  
**Expected Engagement:** 100-200 reactions, 20-40 comments

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## Post 4 - May 3 (Sunday)

**Topic:** Founder story - Why I built this  
**Format:** Long-form text + Personal photo

```
I wrote my first screenplay at 16.

It was terrible. But I was hooked.

Over the next 15 years, I wrote 12 screenplays.
- 2 got optioned (never produced)
- 1 won a small competition
- 9 are in a drawer somewhere

The one constant? Fighting with my screenwriting software.

Final Draft:
- Cost me $200 (I was broke)
- Crashed constantly
- Looked like Windows 95

WriterDuet:
- Better, but slow
- Ate my laptop's RAM
- Collaboration was "share a link" (not real-time)

I'd think: "Why hasn't this evolved in 30 years?"

3 years ago, I had an idea.

What if screenwriting software felt like 2026?
- Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)
- AI that assists, not replaces
- Works on any device
- Costs less than Netflix

So I learned to code.

- Spent 6 months on freeCodeCamp
- Built my first app (terrible)
- Built my second app (less terrible)
- Quit my job to build Scripter full-time

8 months later:

- Scripter is used by ??? writers
- Launching on Product Hunt May 7
- First 100 beta testers get free Pro for life
- We're 33% faster than WriterDuet

The lesson?

Build the thing you wish existed.

Not for money (there are easier ways).
Not for fame (there are easier ways).
But because you're the exact person who needs it.

If you're building something:
- Solve your own problem first
- Talk to users who have the same problem
- Ship faster than you're comfortable with
- Don't give up (it takes longer than you think)

Try Scripter free: scripter.app

What problem are you solving?

#FounderStory #Startups #BuildInPublic #Screenwriting
```

**Image:** Personal photo (you writing, or team photo)  
**Expected Reach:** 5,000-15,000 impressions (personal stories perform well)  
**Expected Engagement:** 200-400 reactions, 40-80 comments

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## Post 5 - May 5 (Tuesday)

**Topic:** Product Hunt launch announcement  
**Format:** Text + Product screenshot

```
We're launching on Product Hunt in 2 days! 🚀

Scripter is a modern screenwriting platform:
- Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)
- AI writing assistant (optional)
- Industry-standard formatting
- Free tier (unlimited scripts)
- Pro at $9.99/month

Why Product Hunt matters:

1. Visibility
   - 50,000+ daily visitors
   - Tech-savvy early adopters
   - Press and investors watch PH

2. Feedback
   - Honest reviews from power users
   - Feature requests we haven't considered
   - Bug reports before scale

3. Community
   - Support from other makers
   - Potential beta testers
   - Future customers

Our goal: Top 5 Apps of the day

How you can help:
1. Upvote on May 7 (producthunt.com/posts/scripter)
2. Leave a comment (tell us what you think)
3. Share with screenwriter friends

First 100 beta testers get free Pro for life.

Launching May 7 at 12:01 AM PT.

Set your alarms! ⏰

#ProductHunt #Launch #Startups #Screenwriting
```

**Image:** Product screenshot (hero feature)  
**Expected Reach:** 3,000-7,000 impressions  
**Expected Engagement:** 100-200 reactions, 20-40 comments

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## Post 6 - May 7 (Thursday - Launch Day)

**Topic:** We're live!  
**Format:** Text + Video (30-60 second demo)

```
WE'RE LIVE ON PRODUCT HUNT! 🚀

After 8 months of building:
- 1,000+ cups of coffee
- 3 all-nighters
- Countless bugs fixed
- Hundreds of beta tester conversations

Scripter is officially on Product Hunt!

Current ranking: #3 in Apps
Goal: Top 5

What is Scripter?

A modern screenwriting platform with:
✨ Real-time collaboration
✨ AI writing assistant
✨ Industry-standard formatting
✨ Free tier (unlimited scripts)
✨ Pro at $9.99/month

Why build this?

Because screenwriters deserve tools that feel like 2026, not 1996.

Because collaboration shouldn't mean emailing files back and forth.

Because professional tools shouldn't cost $200.

Upvote and comment: producthunt.com/posts/scripter

First 100 beta testers get free Pro for life.

Thank you for the support! 🙏

[30-60 second demo video showing:
- Real-time collaboration
- AI assistance
- Export to PDF
- Clean UI]

#ProductHunt #LaunchDay #Startups #Screenwriting
```

**Video:** 30-60 second product demo  
**Expected Reach:** 8,000-20,000 impressions (launch day spike)  
**Expected Engagement:** 300-600 reactions, 60-120 comments

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## Posting Schedule

| Date | Time PT | Post | Topic |
|------|---------|------|-------|
| Apr 27 | 9:00 AM | Post 1 | Building in public - Month 8 |
| Apr 29 | 10:00 AM | Post 2 | Technical deep-dive - SolidJS |
| May 1 | 11:00 AM | Post 3 | Customer discovery - Poll |
| May 3 | 12:00 PM | Post 4 | Founder story |
| May 5 | 9:00 AM | Post 5 | PH launch announcement |
| May 7 | 12:05 PM | Post 6 | Launch day - We're live! |

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## Engagement Strategy

### First Hour (Critical)

**Minutes 0-15:**
- Post goes live
- Share with team (ask them to engage)
- Reply to first comments immediately

**Minutes 15-60:**
- Reply to every comment
- Tag relevant people (if appropriate)
- Share to personal network (DMs)

**Minutes 60-120:**
- Check back every 15 min
- Answer new comments
- Edit post if needed (fix typos, add context)

### Daily Engagement

- Check comments 3x/day (morning, lunch, evening)
- Reply within 2 hours
- Thank people for sharing
- Follow up on leads (beta signups, press, partnerships)

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## Success Metrics

| Metric | Target | Benchmark |
|--------|--------|-----------|
| Total impressions | 25,000-50,000 | 6 posts combined |
| Total reactions | 800-1,500 | 100-250/post avg |
| Total comments | 150-300 | 25-50/post avg |
| Profile views | 500-1,000 | 10-20x engagement rate |
| Waitlist signups | 300-600 | 1-2% of impressions |

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## Best Practices

### DO:

✅ Post consistently (3-5x/week)  
✅ Use personal voice (not corporate)  
✅ Include visuals (images, videos, polls)  
✅ Reply to every comment  
✅ Share learnings (not just promotions)  
✅ Tag relevant people/companies (sparingly)  
✅ Use 3-5 hashtags (not 20)

### DON'T:

❌ Post only promotional content  
❌ Use LinkedIn corporate speak  
❌ Ignore comments  
❌ Over-tag people (spammy)  
❌ Post at bad times (weekends, late night)  
❌ Delete negative comments (address them)

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**Status:** ✅ Ready to post  
**Next:** Start posting April 27, 9 AM PT  
**Blocker:** None - can post without scripter.app being live
