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

This site is a relief. RELIEF. I’ve tried other sites, I’ve tried paper and pen, but this site is the only one that has me writing again. I can not begin to tell you how nice that is. Thank you.

Testimonial Note from Bullwinkle Moose on Fri, Aug 05
1 cup
More text analysis

It would be nice to see more categories in the text analysis.

New Feature Vote from Madison Wheatley Campbell on Thu, Aug 04
1 cup
Compatibility with Hotel Internet Browsers

I have had to use various motel computers to access 750words.com. The proprietary browser they use is not very compatible with this site. It is very frustrating to type 750 words then discover that the site didn’t save it. Also, these browsers won’t display the word count. In order to find out how many words I’ve typed, I have to sign out and sign back in.

New Feature Request Note from Lee Ogle on Thu, Aug 04
3 cups

I love 750words.com! I’ve tried to journal many times in the past but this site has helped me to actually do it consistently (for 517 days and counting). One of the benefits: I’ve journaled my way through layers of excuses until I’ve made much needed changes to improve my health (diet, exercise, setting better work/life boundaries, etc.). Another: Every day I get to write something just for me (not for a grant or brochure or other formal work assignment). I feel my creative batteries recharge every time I journal!

Testimonial Note from Lee Ogle on Thu, Aug 04
5 cups

This month marks a year ago that I happened upon an FB mention of 750words.com and decided to check it out. I have been committed to the site ever since. And more importantly, to my self and my writing. The process keeps me engaged— the badges keep me coming back!

Double Down on Charity Note from Donna Grace Noyes on Thu, Aug 04
1 cup

This site has brought home to me the value of commitment and how to keep it, no matter the excuses that are conjured up. You only need to begin and continue.

Testimonial Note from Wolfgang Deutsch on Thu, Aug 04
1 cup
More badges for accomplishments

It is a long journey from 200 days to 365 days. Maybe a 300 days badge?

New Feature Vote from AC Wynn on Wed, Aug 03
3 cups

This site is simple and effective, I’m closing in on 250K words and the little badges motivate me more than I should admit, like gold stars for grownups. Thank you!

Double Down on Charity Note from AC Wynn on Wed, Aug 03
2 cups

I’ve found that writing here helps me remember that the joy of writing comes from the act of writing itself. When I write here, I do it for me and that reminds me why I love being a writer. Write for you for this challenge!

Double Down on Charity Note from Pesha on Wed, Aug 03
3 cups

I really want to stick with it this month! I tend to procrastinate until late in the day, and then I can simply forget. So I want to develop the habit of writing early. I hope I learn…

One Month Challenge Bounty from Denise Small Kelley on Wed, Aug 03
2 cups

I know there are some people who start on day one and never stop. That wasn’t me. I didn’t write a word for months, until I came back in July. And now I have written 31 days in a row, my longest streak ever. So for those who struggle, I get it. I have just finally gotten my albatross a year and a half after originally signing up for this wonderful site. Thank goodness it was still here when I was ready to come back.

Testimonial Note from Laura Thomas on Wed, Aug 03
2 cups
One Month Challenge Bounty from Aimee Lee on Wed, Aug 03
2 cups
Double Down on Charity Note from Aimee Lee on Wed, Aug 03
2 cups

750 words is something that I do every day, and that I enjoy doing every day. I think this is a fantastic way to clear everything out, and I hope that more and more people begin to use this site as a resource. I recommend it to everyone that I meet, especially to creative minded people who are looking for this kind of an outlet.

Testimonial Note from Aimee Lee on Wed, Aug 03
1 cup
More stats on the Eternity page
New Feature Vote from Shane Fera on Wed, Aug 03
1 cup
More badges for accomplishments

This isn’t for more badges, but just to add the Blue Horse badge multiple times for every month challenge you complete. I’ve completed several month challenges (three, I think), but I only have one horse badge. If we got one every time with the date of completion, we could then use the badges of a record of which months we competed and completed. Thanks!

New Feature Vote from Todd Chatman on Wed, Aug 03
1 cup
More text analysis
New Feature Vote from bekah mercer on Tue, Aug 02
1 cup

Buster i just want to say thank you. Writing is not easy for me but i finished july´s callenge and I realized that this exercise of writing every day helps me in my day to day life, keeping me in touch with myself. Thanks again!

Testimonial Note from laura cvik on Tue, Aug 02
4 cups

I didn’t see “Note of Gratitude” as an option so I’ll just add mine here. Thanks, Buster. For this site and Health Month and for restoring my streak which I lost, (through no fault of my own!), just days before the end of the month which I know is a very busy time for you an yet today I see that I don’t have to go all the way back through Albatross— again. You’re my Hero!

Testimonial Note from Donna Grace Noyes on Mon, Aug 01
2 cups

Although this site is intended for journal writing, I use it to help me write my rough draft for my novel. It helped me keep writing every day, and not drop the project. I’m almost to the end. I had also recommended this site to other fellow writers, and now they also use it.

Thanks for helping me write!

Testimonial Note from Chihuahua Zero on Mon, Aug 01
1 cup

Challenging anyone to write is always a good idea.

Double Down on Charity Note from Amber Adams on Mon, Aug 01
1 cup
Secure server for writing
New Feature Vote from Maria L on Mon, Aug 01
1 cup
More stats on the Eternity page
New Feature Vote from Maria L on Mon, Aug 01
1 cup
More text analysis
New Feature Vote from Maria L on Mon, Aug 01
2 cups
Facebook update option

I know we can sign in via facebook, but there should be a way to post our daily word-count, or our streak, or total word count or all three easily as our status… and perhaps a permanent widget. I’d love to be able to easily show my friends the achievements I’ve made, and to more easily direct them to 750words.com. Or is there something like this that I just haven’t found?

New Feature Request Note from Lins Gibson on Mon, Aug 01
2 cups

This site has been an inspiration, a grindstone, a brick wall to beat my head against, a confidante, a stream-of-consciousness, a scratch pad, a friendly ear and an amazing journey. Writing every day for the last 100+ days has been awesome, and greatly reward. Thank you! And here’s to another hundred!

Testimonial Note from Lins Gibson on Mon, Aug 01
4 cups

Go Team August!

One Month Challenge Bounty from Lins Gibson on Mon, Aug 01
1 cup

Ok, this sounds like fun, although I’m not entirely sure how it all gets split up, lol! I am thoroughly enjoying having a place to write everyday with a little bit of motivation included! Let’s go Team August and finish to the end! :)

One Month Challenge Bounty from Valerie Strawmier on Mon, Aug 01
1 cup
More badges for accomplishments

I love the badges. Being on a streak, I’m extremely reluctant to break it because I know that if I do I have to start all over again to work my way up to the space bird badge. However, I’m on a streak of 55 at the moment, and I kinda wish there was a micro reward between the albatross and the phoenix. The other badges I’d really like to see is to do with the stats at the end. I know it’s a bit flaky, but it’d be great if we could get badges for being positive etc. just to help us get in the right frame of mind every day. Sometimes I find myself just bitching out, and while that’s useful to vent, it does set a bad tone. Maybe it’s fine, whatever, I just like getting a shiny reward at the end of the rainbow :P.

New Feature Vote from Anthony Reddan on Mon, Aug 01
1 cup

Since I started writing my morning notes, I’ve been enjoying life 100% more. You get everything that’s on your mind out of the way first thing in the morning, realise how stupid (or profound) it is, and get on with your day. I find using 750 words as a conduit for this amazing, I really enjoy the stats (even though it is a bit of a flaky science) and badges for encouragement. Because I write first thing when I roll out of bed, the first few paragraphs at least (sometimes, the whole 750+ words) are about my dreams. It’s helped me to remember them a whole lot clearer, and take more notice and analyse what’s going on with my subconscious to produce these dreams. It’s really cool you guys. Thanks for an awesome site Buster!

Testimonial Note from Anthony Reddan on Mon, Aug 01