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!
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Notes of inspiration from members 1 cupits done a lot, its helped me write the book i keep putting off even though i enjoy writing it, now that its kind of required for class, its kinda fun to see how my story is analyzed as well.
Testimonial Note from collin martinez on Fri, Mar 22
1 cupAfter taking quite the extended hiatus I find myself back again at the lovely 750 words. Just when the world begins to become unbearable, I wind up back here to write out everything in my head. 15 quick minutes and 900 words later, I am reminded why I used to write daily on 750 words. You have offered me a safe, secure, private place to put my thoughts while also challenging myself to take more time out to reflect on my life. Thank you for this gift that I can never repay you for Buster.
Testimonial Note from Becca Hill on Thu, Mar 21
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Testimonial Note from Mai on Thu, Mar 21
1 cup750 notes has given me something to ventilate about. i have basically a journal i can write in, and i will never lose it because its online. 750 words is one of the greatest inventions ever. I LOVE IT.
Testimonial Note from Elijah Khamphoumy on Thu, Mar 21
1 cupIt would be nice to acknowledge the author of “The Artist’s Way,” Julia Cameron, on the home page. She was the one who came up with the idea of Morning Pages, after all.
New Feature Request Note from Lisa Browdy on Thu, Mar 21
1 cupParticipating in the One Month Challenge for March is really helping me develop the discipline to take my writing goals to the next level. Showing up day after day is a big piece of the puzzle! One that I hadn’t been very faithful to until now. Thanks for providing a structure that helps me find the motivation on those rough days when I’d rather just turn on the TV.
One Month Challenge Bounty from Joy Scribe-ling on Thu, Mar 21
1 cupGood luck to everyone taking the plunge in April and to 750 words itself as it transitions in the months ahead.
One Month Challenge Bounty from Caitlin Vanasse on Wed, Mar 20
1 cupI thought writing every day for a month would be no sweat—I was wrong! You guys are incredible and it takes so much to be conscious of writing every single day. This site is amazing, and so are you! Congrats.
One Month Challenge Bounty from Bergen Dox on Wed, Mar 20
1 cupFor letting me find peace of mind, thank you. Everyday.
Testimonial Note from Max Somerton on Wed, Mar 20
1 cup750 words has been able to let my mind just open up to new ideas of writing. I first started out by just writing about things pooping into my head into me writing a novel on this site!
Testimonial Note from Jared Carnes on Tue, Mar 19
1 cupIt is a place of safety where i can splurge and let out my innermost emotions while being entertained by the ratings and grades of my own subconscious
Testimonial Note from Gavin Schmalz on Tue, Mar 19
1 cup750 words has really affected my english grade. im glad that i could earn some badges and write about how i have been feeling and such. it is really fun to eavesdrop and copy down peoples conversations. Good luck to anyone struggling with this. DONT GIVE UP!!!
Testimonial Note from Weston Brandon on Tue, Mar 19
1 cupIt really helps me vent about Justin Timberlake and how much I dislike my math teacher.
Testimonial Note from Ben Hanzel on Tue, Mar 19
5 cupsBadges are always excellent motivation! (I’m sure the community can help brainstorm ideas for new badges)
New Feature Vote from Nora Coon on Tue, Mar 19
1 cupI was told by my meditation instructor that everyone has a unique way of meditation through their daily life. Mine is writing. 750 gets my day going right, I feel refreshed putting all my thoughts, angst, and little bits of what I feel are important to me on 750. It keeps my desire to thrive as a writer going strong and keeps me calm. Thank you. :)
Testimonial Note from Stefanie Warner on Mon, Mar 18
1 cupI write daily on my ipad and its been a charm! An app would be wonderful! Thank you :)
New Feature Vote from Stefanie Warner on Mon, Mar 18
1 cupI have had the idea for a story in my head since I was ten. On 750 words it grew to 12,000 words and it on it’s way to a real story. I needed a reason/excuse to begin to write and this site gave me one. Now I write every day and am loving it. Thank you.
Testimonial Note from Amber Smith on Mon, Mar 18
1 cupThis site has been an invaluable tool for me to explore writing ideas, to think through things going on in my life, and to plan writing projects.
Testimonial Note from Julie M Cox on Sun, Mar 17
1 cupAdmittedly, I haven’t made a 30 day challenge in a long time. And I’ve actually given up on them — I don’t write daily, I write about 4-5 times a week. I love this site because I can use this tool precisely as it fits my needs — I use it to freewrite or to pound out an email I don’t want to face, to complete a section of an essay that’s dragging me down, or to write a letter to my unborn son. I used to get hung up on streaks and badges but after almost three years of regular use, I’ve let go of all that. This site’s timer function and the daily reminders are enough to help me in the way that I need. Buster, I don’t think you need to apologize for asking for payment, it’s completely understandable! And your invention is worth it for the many different types of users who go to 750 words for a little discipline and encouragement.
Testimonial Note from Jasmine Hyman on Sat, Mar 16
1 cupWriting these words has helped clear my mind and relieved the stress of getting my allotted words for the day written so I can go on and focus on my novel. I greatly appreciate the space!
Testimonial Note from Jayce Grae on Sat, Mar 16
1 cupWriting out my own thoughts before I fill my head with the words of others has done wonders for my happiness and my sense of self. I started writing daily morning pages in a notebook this January but found that my hand couldn’t keep up with my mind and got very sore, too. 750words has made this daily practice much more fruitful, and I frequently find myself checking back in during the day to write more. I am very grateful that this site exists.
Testimonial Note from Vera on Sat, Mar 16
1 cupI love the reminder each morning to write. I had stopped journaling, too busy, forgetting etc. but this writing helps me to clear my mind, much like the Morning Pages, and the ideas percolate into essays and other pieces I want to write. Thank you!
Testimonial Note from Linda Joy Myers on Sat, Mar 16
1 cupThank you so much for providing this awesome service. In the last year I’ve been going through some rough shit that really got me out of balance and you have helped me to connect with my feeling and rebost my inner dialog. For that I am truly thankful.
Testimonial Note from Mattias Hallberg on Fri, Mar 15
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New Feature Vote from Dr. Darren Garside on Fri, Mar 15
1 cuphonestly this has really helped me start writing again. i just started writing a book and i have high hopes for it:)
Testimonial Note from Lazaro Araujo on Fri, Mar 15
1 cupSo far, this has been a great place to be able to spew all of my thoughts out onto something. The fact that no one else could read it, makes me feel more at ease than writing in a journal. This also helps me understand that writing 750 words isn’t really all that much. This is a great place to write!
Testimonial Note from Tristen Nelson on Thu, Mar 14
1 cupI made some badges for shorter increments that I would be happy for you to use, from Double Flamingo to Triple Albatross in 10-day steps: http://imgur.com/3tW5EXy
New Feature Vote from Betsy Devine on Thu, Mar 14
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