The Friends & Members of 750 Words

750 Words exists because of mutual good will between the people that run this site (Buster & Kellianne) and the people who use it (you). The site wouldn't exist without the generosity, patience, and humor of everyone involved. For the first 3+ years that the site was running (Dec 2009 to May 2013), the site was free to use but with some encouragement to donate. That served us well (and most importantly, generated enough income to keep the site up), but as the site grew the need for support also grew.

On June 12th 2013, all existing users of the site were given lifetime free accounts (we hope you'll continue to donate when you can). New accounts created after June 12th, 2013 are now required to become members within 30 days after signing up in order to keep writing. Everyone will always have access to previous writings, stats, etc, even if they choose not to become members.

We're listening to your feedback and want to make sure that first and foremost, we offer a friendly and safe place for people to dump their private thoughts. I expect that we'll continue to adjust the way this all works for the near term. Thanks for being an awesome community!

Who runs this site?

Our names are Buster and Kellianne, we live in Berkeley, California with our two sons (Niko and Louie) and this is something we've built and run in our spare time.

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Notes of inspiration from members

1 cup

Having just completed my first one-month challenge, I want to “pay it forward,” so to speak. You can do it!

One Month Challenge Bounty from CorusCate B on Thu, May 02
1 cup

I’m a graduate student struggling to make headway in my dissertation. 750words has given me a sustainable and manageable goal to work towards – while I’m not always sure that I can write a dissertation, I can certainly write 750 words each day (even if they aren’t always about anything academic). 40 days in, and I’m feeling so much better about writing.

Testimonial Note from CorusCate B on Thu, May 02
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Thanks, Buster and Kellianne, for figuring out how to keep my favorite site open. This place has saved my sanity more times than I can count. Good luck with the new system, and may everyone support it and you moving forward!

Testimonial Note from AC Wynn on Thu, May 02
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More badges for accomplishments

Being stuck on the albatross for 70 days before getting a new badge for days in a row is frustrating. I would love a new bird or two to sit in the middle of those long stretches!

New Feature Vote from Claire Richie on Wed, May 01
2 cups
Secure server for writing

I am shameless, but this feature would make me a lot more likely to recommend this site to friends!

New Feature Vote from Anonymous on Wed, May 01
1 cup

Writing has been a lifelong pursuit, and I’ve seen many false starts to many novels and short stories. I heard about the site through a video from my favorite author, and promptly checked it out. It took me a few weeks to get the ball rolling, but I’ve got a streak going now that exceeds any writing stint I’ve ever had. I don’t know what kind of magic 750 Words is fueled by, but it has lifted my spirits as a writer, and now my future as an author doesn’t seem quite so far-fetched. The designers certainly understand how a writer’s mind operates. All hail 750 Words!

Testimonial Note from Brandon Garver on Wed, May 01
1 cup

This site has helped me: complete a Naniwrimo, get regular writing completed, cleared my head, saved countless friends and family from dealing with my spoken drivel, given me focus, helped me reach other goals. good stuff.

Testimonial Note from Cindy Kay on Wed, May 01
1 cup

I cannot possibly express just how much this site has, without a doubt, changed my life. I’ve always been a writer but I’ve always had the most horrible writer’s block. I’m now finishing up my senior year of high school and made a promise to myself to document the daily, little things that happened in this very tumultuous time in my life. I ended up getting so so much more out of it. This website has helped me work out some problems, stay productive, and become much more in tune with myself. Thank you, 750words, I hope to utilize you until the very end.

Testimonial Note from Jillian Jennett on Wed, May 01
1 cup

I’m hooked. I come every single day and write like a mad man. My best record is eight minutes. My average is around 11-12 minutes. I look forward to it and find it very therapeutic.

Testimonial Note from Michael Wayne Cole on Wed, May 01
1 cup

I completed the April challenge and got The Turquoise Horse badge. I’m proud of myself, especially since on April 24th, I began writing something that I have been adding more and more to. I love this site! It has gotten me to write so much that I’m able to create a cohesive story (that has almost 10,000 words!) and I’m not even done with it yet.

Testimonial Note from Amber Lynne on Wed, May 01
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Email me and let me know what exactly inspired you to complete the challenge? Was it your Reward? Your consequences? Or sheer will? Thanks! archie underscore pepper (at) yahoo dot com

One Month Challenge Bounty from Anonymous on Wed, May 01
1 cup
Improve the writing page

I love your commitment to us writers, and would love to see WORD-DOC FORMATTING options for our writing pages. Thanks!

New Feature Vote from Anonymous on Wed, May 01
1 cup
Secure server for writing
New Feature Vote from Krista Elaine Krikourian on Wed, May 01
1 cup
More badges for accomplishments
New Feature Vote from Krista Elaine Krikourian on Wed, May 01
1 cup
Improve the patronage features
New Feature Vote from Krista Elaine Krikourian on Wed, May 01
1 cup
an app for android phones

an app for android phones that will allow me to write from my phone

New Feature Request Note from Krista Elaine Krikourian on Wed, May 01
2 cups
Chrome Support

I would like the site to be tested and fixed on my browser of choice, Chrome. The styles are wonky and the menus can’t be clicked on because they close before the mouse can get to them. On Firefox the site is great! Thank you.

New Feature Request Note from Jacob Wright on Wed, May 01
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Buster and Fam moved to SF from Seattle, while I moved from SF to Seattle. Regardless, 750words has been a great addition to my life, particularly during the upheaval of the last few years. Thanks Buster!

Testimonial Note from Leslie Stewart on Wed, May 01
1 cup

Even though I completed the April challenge, I knew I needed to start giving back! 750 Words has given me the focus to start writing on a daily basis and I can already seen improvements. Thanks for creating a place for writers to come together and take part in a daily exercise.

Testimonial Note from Michael Trapani on Wed, May 01
1 cup

I’m so grateful, not only to have a space for such productive, judgement-free journaling but also for belonging to a community of other writers. Your commitment and perseverance inspire me to stream-of-consciousness through the difficult days!

Testimonial Note from Cory Welsh on Wed, May 01
4 cups

180 day streak on May 1st. 180 days of mind clearing writing. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: This is the best and most consistent habit I have ever cultivated in my life, outside of brushing my teeth. Proud to be a patron.

Testimonial Note from Laurie L on Wed, May 01
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One Month Challenge Bounty from Katrinia17 on Wed, May 01
1 cup
More badges for accomplishments

I like to see another flock badge put into place. Maybe 500,000 words written?

New Feature Vote from Katrinia17 on Wed, May 01
1 cup

This website has been instrumental in helping me cope with my anxiety on a daily basis and get me tapping into my creativity again by clearing away all of the mental debris. I was originally set the morning pages as homework by my hypnotherapist when she had me tackle ‘The Artists’ Way’ and I couldn’t get into the format or the rigidity of doing them before anything else, yet this website leaves me wanting to do my 750 words and genuinely happy when I have. I suggest this to anyone and everyone, as it is an easy to use format, an effective method of stress-relief, a great way to accomplish meaningful self-talk and probably much easier in this day and age that sitting down with pen and paper in hand. I am so grateful to the creators of this site for taking the time to make it happen.

Testimonial Note from Meaghan van Loenen on Wed, May 01
12 cups

I didn’t complete the April challenge, so I’m paying up. Congratulations to everyone who made it! I’ll try again in May. Hopefully I’ll get on the Wall of Amazingness, since there won’t be any Spring Break or multiple state road trip to hinder me.

One Month Challenge Bounty from Srey Khoy on Wed, May 01
1 cup
More text analysis

I love this site already, beautifully executed, keep up the good work~

New Feature Vote from Jordan Vernia on Tue, Apr 30
1 cup

Just completed my first monthly challenge, and on a 40-day streak.

40 days ago I did no writing and it was like that for about 7 years.

This is transformational.

Thank you !

Andy Hunt

Testimonial Note from Andy Hunt on Tue, Apr 30
2 cups

When I learned that 750words.com required stronger financial backing, I was more than happy to pay my $5.00 a month! In fact, I was somewhat excited to think the site was growing so great, and that I could contribute to its success.
Now even if I had had objections, I could hardly refuse the price of one measly coffee per month for something so advantageous when I regularly fork out for a flat white, no questions asked, just because I happen to be passing my local cafe. I enjoy coffee. I also enjoy the benefits of this site.

Thank-you Buster, Kellianne and all those who contribute to the running of this site. I am mega-grateful to you all.

Testimonial Note from Penelope Darling on Tue, Apr 30
1 cup
One Month Challenge Bounty from Amanda Hicks on Tue, Apr 30
1 cup
A better mobile site
New Feature Vote from Amanda Hicks on Tue, Apr 30