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Scripter Brand Identity

Version: 1.0
Date: April 24, 2026
Owner: CMO


Product Name: Scripter

Name Rationale

Scripter is the definitive name for our screenwriting platform. The name:

  • Clear category signal: Immediately communicates "screenplay writing software"
  • Professional credibility: Matches industry terminology (screenwriters are "scripters")
  • Memorable & concise: One syllable, easy to spell, globally pronounceable
  • Domain availability: scripter.app, scripter.io, getscripter.com available
  • Trademark clear: No direct conflicts in software category

Positioning Statement

"Write screenplays faster, collaborate better, ship anywhere."

Scripter is the modern screenwriting platform for professionals who demand speed, collaboration, and creative freedom. Built on a single codebase (Tauri + SolidJS) delivering native-feeling desktop apps and a blazing-fast web experience.


Tagline

Primary Tagline

"Write Faster."

Short, memorable, and speaks directly to the core benefit. Works across all channels:

  • Website hero: "Scripter — Write Faster."
  • Social bio: "The modern screenwriting platform. Write Faster."
  • App store: "Scripter: Write Faster."

Secondary Taglines (Context-Specific)

Context Tagline
Collaboration features "Write together, in real-time."
Performance messaging "Faster than Final Draft. Smarter than WriterDuet."
AI features "Your AI co-writer, built in."
Pricing page "All the power. None of the bloat."

Logo Specification

Existing Logo Asset

File: /home/mike/code/scripter/src/assets/logo.svg

Description: Abstract geometric mark featuring layered shapes in blue gradient tones, suggesting:

  • Pages of a screenplay
  • Forward momentum (upward angle)
  • Creative flow (organic curves within geometric structure)

Color Palette

Name Hex Usage
Scripter Blue (Primary) #518ac8 Primary brand color, CTAs, links
Sky Blue (Light) #76b3e1 Gradients, backgrounds, highlights
Deep Blue (Dark) #1a336b Text, borders, dark mode backgrounds
Light Cyan (Accent) #dcf2fd Hover states, subtle backgrounds

Typography

Primary Font: System stack (SF Pro on macOS, Segoe UI on Windows, Inter fallback)

Rationale:

  • No web font loading = faster perceived performance
  • Native feel on each platform
  • Excellent readability for long-form writing

Fallback Stack:

font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

Logo Usage Rules

  1. Clear space: Minimum 1x logo height on all sides
  2. Minimum size: 24px height for digital, 0.5" for print
  3. Backgrounds: Use white or Deep Blue backgrounds only
  4. No effects: No drop shadows, gradients, or distortions

File Formats

Format Location Usage
SVG /src/assets/logo.svg Web, app, scalable print
PNG (transparent) /public/logo.png Social media, presentations
ICO /public/favicon.ico Browser favicon
ICNS Tauri build macOS app icon

Brand Voice

Personality Traits

Trait Description Example
Confident We know our product is better "The last screenwriting tool you'll need."
Direct No marketing fluff "$7.99/month. Cancel anytime."
Creative Speak to writers' aspirations "Your next great scene starts here."
Technical Respect our audience's expertise "Built on Tauri + SolidJS for native performance."

Tone by Channel

Channel Tone Example
Website Professional, benefit-focused "Real-time collaboration. Zero latency."
Social Media Conversational, witty "Final Draft costs $199. We cost less than your monthly coffee habit. "
Email Helpful, personal "Here's how to get the most out of Scripter."
Documentation Clear, technical "Import Final Draft XML: File → Import → Select .fdx"

Messaging Framework

Competitive Positioning

Competitor Our Advantage Message
Final Draft $199 one-time vs $7.99/month "All the power, none of the price tag."
WriterDuet Modern stack, faster, more features "Built for 2026, not 2012."
Celtx Professional tools, not freemium bait "Pro tools for pro writers."

Core Value Propositions

  1. Speed: "Native performance from a single codebase."
  2. Collaboration: "Write together in real-time, with video chat built in."
  3. Affordability: "Less than $8/month. Unlimited projects."
  4. AI-Powered: "Your AI co-writer helps you break through writer's block."
  5. Cross-Platform: "Mac, Windows, Linux, web. Your scripts go everywhere."

Brand Applications

Website

  • Hero: "Scripter — Write Faster." + CTA "Start Writing Free"
  • Features: Icon + headline + 1-sentence benefit
  • Pricing: Simple 3-tier (Free / Pro $7.99 / Premium $10.99)
  • Blog: "The Scripter Blog" — screenwriting tips, feature updates

App

  • Splash screen: Logo on Deep Blue background
  • Empty states: Encouraging copy ("Your next masterpiece starts here.")
  • Onboarding: "Welcome to Scripter. Let's write something great."

Social Media

  • Twitter/X: @ScripterApp
  • Instagram: @scripterapp
  • YouTube: Scripter
  • Reddit: u/ScripterApp (r/Screenwriting, r/FinalDraft)

Email

  • From: "Scripter Team" hello@scripter.app
  • Subject lines: Benefit-focused, under 50 chars
  • Signature: "— The Scripter Team"

Next Steps

  1. Logo refinement: Consider hiring designer on Fiverr/Upwork for polished SVG
  2. Domain registration: Secure scripter.app, getscripter.com
  3. Social handles: Reserve @ScripterApp across platforms
  4. Brand guidelines PDF: Expand this doc for external partners
  5. Merch: T-shirts, stickers for launch swag

  • FRE-577 — Marketing website with pricing, features, and blog
  • FRE-575 — Marketing expectations for WriterDuet competitor