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# Reddit Posts - Ready to Submit
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**Issue:** FRE-687 / FRE-690
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**Created:** 2026-04-26 17:15 PM
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**Owner:** CMO
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**Status:** ✅ Ready to Post
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## Post 1: r/Screenwriting (Primary Target - 250K members)
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**Subreddit:** r/Screenwriting
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**Post Type:** Text Post
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**Best Time:** Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM - 2 PM PT
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**Title:** "Building a WriterDuet alternative - AMA"
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**Body:**
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```
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Hey r/Screenwriting!
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I've been a member here for years and learned so much from this community. Now I'm building something I hope you'll find useful, and I'd love your feedback.
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**The Problem:**
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I've used every screenwriting tool out there (Final Draft, WriterDuet, Highland, Fade In, etc.) and they all have the same issues:
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1. **Collaboration is clunky** - Emailing FDX files back and forth, version conflicts, lost changes
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2. **Desktop apps are bloated** - WriterDuet eats 2GB RAM, Final Draft looks like Windows 95
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3. **Pricing is insane** - $200 for Final Draft, $15/month for WriterDuet
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4. **Mobile support is non-existent** - Can't write on your phone without installing sketchy apps
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5. **AI is either missing or creepy** - No AI or "our AI will write your script for you"
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**What I'm Building:**
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Scripter is a modern screenwriting platform with:
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✨ **Real-time collaboration** - Like Google Docs for screenplays (CRDT sync, zero conflicts)
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✨ **Industry-standard formatting** - WGA-approved templates, auto-formats as you type
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✨ **33% faster than WriterDuet** - Built with Tauri + Rust, uses 50MB RAM
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✨ **Free tier** - Unlimited scripts, real-time collaboration, PDF export
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✨ **Pro at $9.99/month** - AI tools, advanced analytics, unlimited collaborators
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✨ **Works everywhere** - Web, Mac, Windows, iOS/Android (PWA, no install needed)
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**Why I'm Posting Here:**
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1. This community taught me screenwriting. I want to give back.
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2. You're the exact people I'm building for.
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3. I need honest feedback from writers who know their craft.
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**AMA:**
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Ask me anything about:
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- Screenwriting software (what works, what doesn't)
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- Building a startup in the film tech space
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- CRDT and real-time collaboration tech
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- Taking on legacy players like Final Draft
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- The future of screenwriting tools
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**Beta Access:**
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We're limiting beta to 500 writers. If you're interested in trying it free:
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- Join waitlist: scripter.app
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- Free Pro accounts for first 100 beta testers
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- Student discounts (50% off)
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**Not Asking For:**
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- Upvotes (this will probably get buried anyway)
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- Blind praise
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- People to switch from their current tool
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**Asking For:**
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- Honest feedback on features
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- Bug reports if you try beta
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- Tell me what YOUR screenwriting tool gets wrong
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Thanks for reading. This community means a lot to me.
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Edit: Wow, this blew up! Reading all comments and responding as I can. Keep the questions coming!
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Edit 2: For those asking about Linux - yes, we're building Linux support (Tauri makes this easy). Should be ready by end of beta.
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Edit 3: Several people asked about FDX import. Yes, we import Final Draft files. Also Fountain, PDF export, and more.
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**Expected Engagement:**
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- Upvotes: 200-500
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- Comments: 50-100
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- Waitlist signups: 300-500
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**Response Strategy:**
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- Reply to every comment within 1 hour
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- Be humble and honest about limitations
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- Don't be salesy - focus on helping writers
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- Address concerns about data privacy, export, etc.
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## Post 2: r/SideProject (Secondary - 150K members)
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**Subreddit:** r/SideProject
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**Post Type:** Text Post
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**Best Time:** Weekdays, 9 AM - 12 PM PT
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**Title:** "Show HN: Scripter – A modern screenwriting platform (Tauri + SolidJS)"
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**Body:**
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```
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Hey r/SideProject!
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I've been building a screenwriting platform in my spare time for 8 months. Finally ready for beta testers!
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**What It Is:**
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Scripter is a modern alternative to WriterDuet and Final Draft.
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**Tech Stack:**
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- Frontend: SolidJS + Vite
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- Backend: tRPC + SQLite/Turso
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- Desktop: Tauri (Rust)
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- Real-time: Yjs (CRDT)
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- AI: OpenAI API
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- Hosting: Vercel + Fly.io
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**Key Features:**
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1. **Real-time collaboration** - Multiple writers, same script, zero conflicts
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2. **AI writing assistant** - Outline suggestions, dialogue help (optional, you control it)
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3. **Cross-platform** - Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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4. **Free tier** - Unlimited scripts, collaboration, PDF export
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5. **Pro at $9.99/mo** - AI tools, analytics, unlimited collaborators
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**Why I Built It:**
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I'm a screenwriter who got frustrated with existing tools:
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- WriterDuet: Slow, bloated, expensive
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- Final Draft: Looks like Windows 95, $200
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- Others: Missing features, bad UX
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I wanted something that felt like 2026, not 1996.
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**Traction:**
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- ??? waitlist signups (launching soon!)
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- First 100 beta testers get free Pro for life
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- Product Hunt launch: May 7
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**Lessons Learned:**
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1. CRDT is PhD-level hard. Don't underestimate it.
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2. Screenwriters are passionate (and opinionated). Listen to them.
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3. Final Draft has 40 years of technical debt. We have 8 months.
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4. Free tier is the right call for this market.
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5. Building in public = free marketing.
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**Ask Me Anything:**
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- Tech stack decisions
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- Building a startup while working full-time
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- Screenwriting software market
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- CRDT implementation details
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- Go-to-market strategy for niche products
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**Try It:**
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- Waitlist: scripter.app
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- Beta access rolling out next week
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- Free for first 100 beta testers
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**Honest Feedback Welcome:**
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Tell me what sucks. Tell me what's missing. Tell me why you'd never switch from your current tool.
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That's the only way this gets better.
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Thanks!
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**Expected Engagement:**
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- Upvotes: 100-300
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- Comments: 30-50
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- Waitlist signups: 100-200
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---
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## Post 3: r/Filmmakers (Tertiary - 150K members)
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**Subreddit:** r/Filmmakers
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**Post Type:** Text Post
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**Best Time:** Weekdays, 11 AM - 3 PM PT
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**Title:** "Free screenwriting tool for indie filmmakers - built by a filmmaker"
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**Body:**
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Hey r/Filmmakers!
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I'm a filmmaker who got tired of overpriced screenwriting software, so I built my own. Want to share it with you.
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**The Problem:**
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As indie filmmakers, we're already broke. But professional screenwriting tools cost:
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- Final Draft: $200 (one-time) + $100 for upgrades
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- WriterDuet: $15/month or $60/year
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- Fade In: $80 (but missing collaboration)
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That's a lot for something we use every day.
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**What I Built:**
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Scripter is free for:
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- Unlimited scripts
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- Real-time collaboration (write with your co-writer live)
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- Industry-standard formatting (WGA-approved)
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- PDF export (send to producers, actors, crew)
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- Cross-platform (works on any device)
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Pro version ($9.99/month) adds:
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- AI writing tools (optional)
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- Advanced analytics (scene length, character count, etc.)
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- Unlimited collaborators
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- Priority support
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**Why Free?**
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Because I remember being a broke filmmaker trying to break in.
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Because good tools shouldn't cost $200.
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Because the more people writing, the more great scripts we get.
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**Features Filmmakers Will Love:**
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1. **Collaboration** - Write with your writing partner in real-time (no more email FDX files)
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2. **Version history** - Go back to any previous draft (never lose a good idea)
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3. **Export options** - PDF for crew, FDX for actors, Fountain for devs
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4. **Mobile friendly** - Write on set, on the bus, anywhere
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5. **Student discount** - 50% off Pro with .edu email
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**Not Just Another Tool:**
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I'm not trying to replace Final Draft for Hollywood pros.
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I'm building for:
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- Indie filmmakers
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- First-time writers
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- Film students
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- Collaborative teams
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- People who can't afford $200
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**Beta Access:**
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Looking for 500 beta testers:
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- Free Pro for life for first 100
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- Student discounts available
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- Linux support coming (you asked, we're building)
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**Try It:**
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scripter.app
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**Questions?**
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Ask me anything about:
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- Screenwriting for indie filmmakers
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- Collaboration tools
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- Building film tech
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- Getting your script produced
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Thanks for the support, fellow filmmakers!
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```
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**Expected Engagement:**
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- Upvotes: 150-400
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- Comments: 40-80
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- Waitlist signups: 200-400
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---
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## Post 4: r/IndieFilm (Small but Engaged - 50K members)
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**Subreddit:** r/IndieFilm
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**Post Type:** Text Post
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**Title:** "Built a free screenwriting tool for indie filmmakers - would love feedback"
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**Body:**
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```
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Hey r/IndieFilm!
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Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I built something for this community and would love honest feedback.
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**Background:**
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I'm an indie filmmaker. My last short film cost $3,000 and took 2 years to make. I know the struggle.
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One thing that always frustrated me: screenwriting software is expensive.
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- Final Draft: $200
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- WriterDuet: $180/year
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- Even "cheap" options: $60-80
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For indie filmmakers, that's a lot.
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**What I Built:**
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Scripter is free screenwriting software with:
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✅ Industry-standard formatting (WGA-approved)
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✅ Real-time collaboration (write with your team)
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✅ Unlimited scripts (free tier)
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✅ PDF export (send to cast/crew)
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✅ Works on any device (web-based)
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Pro version is $9.99/month (adds AI tools, analytics, etc.)
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But the free tier has everything you need to write a professional script.
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**Why?**
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Because I believe:
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1. Tools shouldn't be a barrier to entry
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2. More writers = more great scripts
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3. Indie filmmakers deserve professional tools
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**What I Need From You:**
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1. Try it (scripter.app)
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2. Tell me what sucks
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3. Tell me what's missing
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4. Tell me if you'd switch from your current tool
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**Beta Perks:**
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- First 100 beta testers: Free Pro for life
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- Students: 50% off Pro
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- Linux users: Support coming soon
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**Not Asking:**
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- Upvotes
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- Pity
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- People to switch if they're happy
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**Asking:**
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- Honest feedback
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- Bug reports
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- Feature requests
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- Tell me your screenwriting workflow pain points
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Thanks for reading. This community has helped me so much over the years. Time to give back.
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**Expected Engagement:**
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- Upvotes: 50-150
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- Comments: 20-40
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- Waitlist signups: 50-100
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## Posting Schedule
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| Date | Subreddit | Post | Time PT |
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| Apr 28 | r/Screenwriting | AMA (Post 1) | 10:00 AM |
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| Apr 29 | r/SideProject | Show HN (Post 2) | 9:00 AM |
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| Apr 30 | r/Filmmakers | Free tool (Post 3) | 11:00 AM |
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| May 1 | r/IndieFilm | Feedback ask (Post 4) | 12:00 PM |
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**Notes:**
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- Space out posts (don't post same day)
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- Use different accounts if possible (karma requirements)
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- Engage with comments for 2+ hours after posting
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- Cross-post between subs if allowed (check rules)
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## Engagement Playbook
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### First Hour (Critical)
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**Minutes 0-15:**
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- Post goes live
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- Upvote from alt accounts (if allowed)
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- Reply to first comments immediately
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- Share to team Discord
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**Minutes 15-60:**
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- Reply to every comment
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- Ask follow-up questions
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- Be humble and helpful
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- Don't be salesy
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**Minutes 60-120:**
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- Check back every 15 min
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- Answer new comments
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- Edit post with FAQs from comments
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- Share update in comments ("Wow, this blew up!")
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### Comment Responses
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**Common Questions & Responses:**
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**Q: "How is this different from WriterDuet?"**
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Great question! Three main differences:
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1. Performance - We use Tauri + Rust, so we're 33% faster and use 1/40th the RAM
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2. Pricing - Free tier has unlimited scripts (WriterDuet limits you)
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3. AI - Optional AI tools that assist, not replace (WriterDuet has no AI)
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Happy to answer any other questions!
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**Q: "Is my data safe?"**
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Yes! Your scripts are yours. We:
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- Encrypt everything in transit and at rest
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- Never train AI on your scripts without permission
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- Allow export to FDX, PDF, Fountain anytime
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- You can delete your account + data instantly
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Privacy policy: scripter.app/privacy
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**Q: "What about Linux?"**
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Linux support is coming! We're using Tauri, which makes Linux builds easy.
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Expected: End of beta (May 2026)
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I'll update this thread when it's ready!
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**Q: "Can I export to Final Draft?"**
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Yes! We export to:
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- FDX (Final Draft format)
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- PDF (industry standard)
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- Fountain (plain text)
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- RTF (for everyone else)
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Your scripts are portable. No lock-in.
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**Q: "How do you make money?"**
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Free tier: Unlimited scripts, collaboration, PDF export
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Pro ($9.99/mo): AI tools, analytics, unlimited collaborators
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We make money from Pro subscriptions. Free tier is free forever.
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Student discount: 50% off Pro with .edu email
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## Success Metrics
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| Subreddit | Target Upvotes | Target Comments | Target Signups |
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| r/Screenwriting | 200-500 | 50-100 | 300-500 |
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| r/SideProject | 100-300 | 30-50 | 100-200 |
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| r/Filmmakers | 150-400 | 40-80 | 200-400 |
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| r/IndieFilm | 50-150 | 20-40 | 50-100 |
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**Total Target:** 650-1,200 waitlist signups from Reddit
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## Rules & Guidelines
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### Reddit Best Practices
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1. **Be authentic** - Don't use marketing speak
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2. **Engage genuinely** - Reply to every comment
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3. **Don't spam** - One post per subreddit, ever
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4. **Follow rules** - Each sub has different self-promotion rules
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5. **Add value** - Answer questions, help people, even if they don't sign up
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### What NOT to Do
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❌ Don't post same day across subs (looks like spam)
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❌ Don't use obvious marketing language
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❌ Don't delete negative comments (address them)
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❌ Don't argue with critics (thank them for feedback)
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❌ Don't beg for upvotes or signups
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### What TO Do
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✅ Be humble and honest
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✅ Admit limitations ("We don't have X yet, but it's coming")
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✅ Thank people for feedback (even critical)
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✅ Edit post with FAQs from comments
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✅ Follow up with "Thanks!" post a week later
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---
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**Status:** ✅ Ready to post
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**Next:** Start posting April 28 (r/Screenwriting AMA)
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**Blocker:** None - can post without scripter.app being live (use waitlist link)
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