14 Days to Launch: Polishing the Core Writing Experience
I'm 2 weeks away from the Product Hunt launch (April 21st). This week was all about crushing bugs and improving the UX of Gridance Studio.
Key Updates:
• Editor Stability: Fixed CSS inheritance and stacking context issues for a seamless UI.
• Feature Restoration: Re-connected Tiptap extensions for Quotes and Lists.
• Visual Clarity: Optimized scene card contrast for Dark Mode users.
Every small fix brings us closer to a rock-solid V1. Staying focused on the finish line! 🚀
🎁 Get the Free Writer's Kit & Early Beta Access
I'm currently sharing a 50-Question Character Building PDF for fellow writers. You can grab the kit and join the waitlist here:
https://tally.so/r/81kX4r
🔔 Support our journey
If you'd like to support a "No AI" tool for creators, please follow our upcoming launch on Product Hunt:
https://www.producthunt.com/products/gridance-studio?launch=gridance-studio
The 'No AI' angle is such a breath of fresh air.
Since you’re prepping for your April 21st launch, you should actually use the next 10 days to join the Validation Arena at tokyolore.com.
It’s a $19 challenge where builders compete to see who can get the most early paid users—the winner gets a trip to Tokyo. >
It would be the perfect way to build that 'pre-launch' hype you were talking about with Alex.
Plus, the prize pool is ($0), so you’ve got a massive shot at the trip before your big PH day
Lina, the 'No AI' positioning for writers is genuinely powerful right now, that community is passionate, vocal and actively looking for tools that respect their craft. Two weeks out from your Product Hunt launch is actually the critical window for building momentum. Are you actively warming up your audience on social media and writing communities before April 21st? Because the writers who need Gridance most are in Facebook groups and Reddit communities right now, and they'd be your loudest advocates on launch day.
Hi Alex! Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback! It's great to hear that the "No AI" approach resonates. I truly believe writers need a sanctuary where their IP is respected and their focus is undisturbed.
You're absolutely right about the momentum. I've been starting to engage with communities on Reddit and Twitter (#buildinpublic), and I'm planning to reach out to Substack writers as well. Exploring Facebook writing groups is a great suggestion that I'll definitely add to my list for this week.
Are there any specific Reddit communities or groups you'd recommend for a tool like Gridance? I'd love to hear your thoughts!