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# Partnership Outreach Emails - Ready to Send
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**Issue:** FRE-687 / FRE-690
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**Created:** 2026-04-26 17:20 PM
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**Owner:** CMO
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**Status:** ✅ Ready to Send
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## Target Partners (Priority 1)
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### 1. Screenwriting Competitions
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#### ScriptCraft Competition
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**Contact:** partnerships@scriptcraft.io
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**Subject:** Partnership: Free Pro accounts for ScriptCraft finalists
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Hi ScriptCraft Team,
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I've been following ScriptCraft for years - the competition and resources you provide to emerging screenwriters is incredible.
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I'm reaching out from Scripter, a new screenwriting platform launching May 7. We're building a modern alternative to Final Draft with:
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- Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs for screenplays)
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- AI writing assistant (optional, writer-controlled)
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- Industry-standard formatting (WGA-approved)
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- Free tier + Pro at $9.99/month
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**Partnership Proposal:**
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I'd like to offer ScriptCraft:
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1. **Free Pro accounts for all finalists** (value: $120/year each)
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2. **Free Pro accounts for winners** (lifetime, not just 1 year)
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3. **Exclusive discount for contestants** (50% off Pro, $4.99/month)
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4. **Co-branded webinar** - "Writing Tools for the Modern Screenwriter"
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**What We Ask:**
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1. Mention Scripter as an official tool partner
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2. Include discount code in contestant welcome email
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3. Optional: Social media post about partnership
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**Why This Matters:**
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Your contestants deserve professional tools without the $200 Final Draft price tag. We want to support emerging writers.
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Interested in exploring this?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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[Calendly Link]
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#### Nicholl Fellowships
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**Contact:** nicholl@oscars.org
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**Subject:** Free screenwriting tools for Nicholl Fellows
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Hi Nicholl Team,
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The Nicholl Fellowships has launched countless screenwriting careers. I'm reaching out with a partnership opportunity.
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I'm the founder of Scripter, a new screenwriting platform launching soon. We're offering:
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**For Fellows:**
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- Free lifetime Pro accounts (all 5 fellows each year)
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- Early access to new features
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- Direct line to our product team
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**For Applicants:**
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- 50% discount on Pro tier ($4.99/month instead of $9.99)
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- Free tier with unlimited scripts (most applicants never need Pro)
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**What We'd Love:**
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1. List Scripter as a recommended tool on your resources page
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2. Include discount code in applicant communications
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3. Optional: Brief mention in newsletter
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We're not asking for exclusivity or endorsement. Just want to support your mission of discovering new voices.
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Would you be open to a quick call?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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### 2. Film Schools
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#### USC School of Cinematic Arts
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**Contact:** cinematicarts@usc.edu
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**Subject:** Free screenwriting software for USC students
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Hi USC Cinematic Arts Team,
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I'm reaching out with an offer of free screenwriting software for USC students.
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I'm the founder of Scripter, a new screenwriting platform. We're offering:
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**For USC Students:**
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- Free Pro accounts while enrolled (value: $120/year)
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- After graduation: 50% off for life ($4.99/month)
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- All features included (AI tools, analytics, collaboration)
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**For Faculty:**
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- Free lifetime Pro accounts
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- Classroom integration support
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- Custom templates if needed
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**Why Free?**
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1. We want to support film education
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2. Students today are professionals tomorrow
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3. USC produces the best filmmakers in the world
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**What We'd Love:**
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1. List Scripter as a recommended tool
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2. Allow us to do a 30-min demo for students (optional)
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3. Include in new student welcome materials
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Not asking for exclusivity. Just want USC students to have professional tools.
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Interested?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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[Calendly Link]
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P.S. Happy to visit campus and demo in person if you're in LA!
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#### UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
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**Contact:** uclatft@ucla.edu
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**Subject:** Free screenwriting tools for UCLA TFT students
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Hi UCLA TFT Team,
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UCLA TFT has produced some of the best filmmakers working today. I'd love to support your students.
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I'm the founder of Scripter, a modern screenwriting platform. We're offering UCLA TFT:
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**For Students:**
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- Free Pro accounts while enrolled
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- 50% off after graduation (lifetime)
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- All features: AI tools, collaboration, analytics
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**For Alumni:**
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- 50% discount on Pro tier
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- Free tier always available
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**For Faculty:**
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- Free lifetime Pro accounts
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- Priority support
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**Partnership Ideas:**
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1. Guest lecture on "Technology and Screenwriting" (I teach this at [X])
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2. Sponsor a student screenplay competition
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3. Provide software for specific classes
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We're based in [City], happy to visit campus.
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Interested in exploring this?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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#### NYU Tisch School of the Arts
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**Contact:** tisch@nyu.edu
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**Subject:** Partnership: Free screenwriting software for NYU Tisch
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Hi NYU Tisch Team,
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Tisch is legendary for producing incredible filmmakers. I'd love to support your screenwriting program.
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I'm the founder of Scripter, a new screenwriting platform launching May 7. We're offering:
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**For Tisch Students:**
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- Free Pro accounts (all features) while enrolled
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- 50% off for life after graduation
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- Priority support
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**For Kanbar Institute:**
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- Custom templates if needed
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- Integration with your existing workflow
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- Onboarding sessions for faculty
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**Why Tisch?**
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1. Best film school in the country
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2. Students deserve professional tools
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3. We want to support the next generation
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**What We're Asking:**
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1. List Scripter as recommended software
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2. Allow 30-min demo session (virtual or in-person)
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3. Include in student welcome packet
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Not asking for exclusivity. Just want Tisch students to have the best tools.
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Open to a call?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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[Calendly Link]
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P.S. We're also happy to sponsor a student award or competition if that's of interest.
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---
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### 3. Writing Communities
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#### Stage 32
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**Contact:** partnerships@stage32.com
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**Subject:** Partnership: Modern screenwriting tool for Stage 32 community
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Hi Stage 32 Team,
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Huge fan of what you're building with Stage 32 - it's the best community for film/TV professionals.
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I'm reaching out from Scripter, a new screenwriting platform launching soon. We're building a modern alternative to Final Draft with:
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- Real-time collaboration
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- AI writing assistant (optional)
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- Industry-standard formatting
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- Free tier + Pro at $9.99/month
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**Partnership Opportunity:**
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**For Stage 32 Members:**
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- Exclusive discount: 50% off Pro ($4.99/month)
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- Free tier with unlimited scripts
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- Free Pro accounts for Stage 32 moderators
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**For Stage 32:**
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- Affiliate revenue share (20% of Pro subscriptions)
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- Co-hosted webinar: "Writing Tools for Modern Screenwriters"
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- Exclusive early access to new features
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**What We'd Love:**
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1. Mention in Stage 32 newsletter
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2. Include discount code in member resources
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3. Optional: Webinar or demo session
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**Why This Works:**
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Stage 32 members are exactly who we're building for - working writers who need professional tools at fair prices.
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Interested in exploring?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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[Calendly Link]
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```
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#### SimplyScripts
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**Contact:** admin@simplyscripts.com
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**Subject:** Free screenwriting tool for SimplyScripts community
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Hi SimplyScripts Team,
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SimplyScripts has been the go-to resource for screenwriters for 20+ years. I'm reaching out with a partnership opportunity.
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I'm the founder of Scripter, a new screenwriting platform. We're offering SimplyScripts members:
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**For Community Members:**
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- Free Pro accounts for active forum contributors
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- 50% discount for all members ($4.99/month)
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- Free tier with unlimited scripts
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**For SimplyScripts:**
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- Affiliate revenue share
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- Co-branded landing page
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- Sponsorship opportunities
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**What We'd Love:**
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1. Forum announcement about partnership
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2. Signature line for moderators (optional)
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3. Mention in newsletter
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We're not trying to replace what members already use. Just want to offer a modern, affordable alternative.
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Interested?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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```
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### 4. Industry Organizations
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#### WGA West
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**Contact:** membership@wgaw.org
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**Subject:** Member benefit: Discounted screenwriting software
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Hi WGA West Team,
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I'm reaching out with a member benefit opportunity for WGA members.
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I'm the founder of Scripter, a new screenwriting platform. We'd like to offer WGA members:
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**For WGA Members:**
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- 50% discount on Pro tier ($4.99/month instead of $9.99)
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- Free tier with unlimited scripts (most members won't need Pro)
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- Priority support
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**For Guild:**
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- No cost to WGA
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- Optional revenue share for Guild programs
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**Why WGA?**
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1. Members deserve professional tools at fair prices
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2. Final Draft costs $200, WriterDuet is $180/year
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3. We want to support working writers
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**What We'd Love:**
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1. List Scripter as a member benefit
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2. Include in WGA member communications
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3. Optional: Demo at Guild event
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Not asking for endorsement. Just want to offer value to members.
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Open to discussing?
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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Founder, Scripter
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[Calendly Link]
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```
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## Outreach Schedule
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| Week | Target | Contacts | Goal |
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| Apr 28-30 | Competitions | ScriptCraft, Nicholl, Austin | 2 partnerships |
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| May 1-3 | Film Schools | USC, UCLA, NYU | 2 partnerships |
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| May 4-6 | Communities | Stage 32, SimplyScripts | 1-2 partnerships |
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| May 7+ | Organizations | WGA, PGA | 1 partnership |
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## Follow-Up Schedule
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**Follow-Up #1 (3 days after initial):**
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Hi [Name],
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Just floating this to the top of your inbox. Would love to explore a partnership if you're interested!
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No pressure - just didn't want this to get buried.
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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```
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**Follow-Up #2 (7 days after initial):**
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Hi [Name],
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Final nudge on this! We're launching May 7 and would love to have [Organization] as a partner.
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If now's not a good time, no worries. Just let me know either way.
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Best,
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[Founder Name]
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```
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**Follow-Up #3 (14 days - break up):**
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Hi [Name],
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I'm guessing this isn't a good time. I'm going to close this file on my end.
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The offer stands if you ever want to reach out. Free Pro accounts for your [students/members] anytime.
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All the best,
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[Founder Name]
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```
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## Tracking
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| Organization | Contact | Email Sent | Follow-Up 1 | Follow-Up 2 | Response | Status |
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| ScriptCraft | partnerships@scriptcraft.io | ⏳ Apr 28 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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| Nicholl | nicholl@oscars.org | ⏳ Apr 28 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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| USC | cinematicarts@usc.edu | ⏳ May 1 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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| UCLA | uclatft@ucla.edu | ⏳ May 1 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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| NYU | tisch@nyu.edu | ⏳ May 1 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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| Stage 32 | partnerships@stage32.com | ⏳ May 4 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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| SimplyScripts | admin@simplyscripts.com | ⏳ May 4 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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| WGA West | membership@wgaw.org | ⏳ May 7 | - | - | ⏳ Pending | Ready |
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## Success Metrics
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| Metric | Target |
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| Response rate | 30%+ (8/20) |
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| Partnership commitments | 5+ |
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| Student/member signups | 500+ |
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| Co-marketing opportunities | 2-3 |
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**Status:** ✅ Ready to send
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**Next:** Start outreach April 28 (competitions first)
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**Blocker:** None - can send without scripter.app being live
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