Copy, edit, make it true
Templates
Starting points for the blank page. Replace every placeholder, remove anything that is not true, and publish only after doing the work.
First Build in Public UpdateA grounded first post that introduces the work without pretending you already know how the story ends.Weekly Progress UpdateA repeatable weekly note for shipped work, changed assumptions, unfinished tasks, and the next outcome.Build in Public READMEA durable project home that distinguishes the current product, the open question, and the public progress log.Monthly Build RecapConnect four weeks of activity into decisions, evidence, unfinished work, and a direction for the next month.Launch PostA clear launch announcement built from the problem, current product, evidence, limitations, and one invitation.First Landing PageA one-page structure for explaining the current product and moving one relevant visitor to one useful action.Lessons LearnedTurn a mistake or experiment into a useful explanation without rewriting the past as an obvious success.Ask for Useful FeedbackA respectful request that gives context, limits the task, and connects the answer to a real decision.Product Hunt LaunchA factual launch kit for the tagline, maker comment, gallery story, first comment, and post-launch follow-up.Project AnnouncementIntroduce a new project without pretending the idea is finished, validated, or ready for everyone.