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 Good MembersMichael Bell
Oliver Tellnes
ASC
Susan Dryden
irina
Connie Coin
Jenny Adams
Paz Paulsen-Sacks
Sherry Pedersen
David Mattern
karenfaye
vanessa rowan
Juliana Lynn
Tyler Horn
Rick Asa
David Goodman
Gayle Jonson
Mary Ellen Thompson
Mito Chondria
Andrea Jackson
Kelly Naylor
Eeva
Jennifer Wochner
Mathew Steele
April French
Sarah M
Ruthan
Jeannine Carpenter
AC Wynn
Stephen M. Paulsen
Ben
Julie
Shannon Wright
Vanessa
Vanessa VanCleave
Kathleen Bender-O'Keefe
Carrie Jantz
Terra Liddil
Daniel Fennelly
Adana Washington
JL
Jane Ryan
Cynthia
Melissa Sinclair
Abhi
Daniel Keaton
Inez
Cynthia Haynes
Holly Rhoton
Callum Smith
Debbi Stone
Chat Errant
Nick Heeringa
Robin Trujillo
Tom Gellatly
Jennifer McMahon
Claire Wheeler
Madi
Sara Cofer
Mark Garratt
Ginnie Torres
Annie Lewis
Jennifer Quinlan
Karlien Strydom
Tianna Thomas
UIC
Marco Pacifico
Pepper
Echo Possibilities
Sharon Williams
Janet Davies
Namrta Khanna
Maria Welke
Luis Javier Ramirez
Malcolm Holmes
Heather Blanchard
Jennifer Regan
Dee Johnson
MJH
Brandon Jubar
Mallory
James Davidson
Marissa R Walsh
Jacob Sokolov
Dorothy Santos
Joshua Ness
Ian Miller
Gramma
Aubrey J
Holly Hearn
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jessica saethang
J. Hamlet
Eliza HH
Amy Williams
Anna Taloa
Carrie Tsang
Troy Sultan
Elisa van Dam
Stitch Philips
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Notes of inspiration from members![]() Hi, Today I hit 1.5 million words. Hard to believe. Any way this can become a badge? Next, the thousand days badge…
New Feature Request Note from Jennifer Kathleen Gibbons on Sun, Jul 17
![]() I love this website. It feels refreshing to just unwind and type whatever I think for a few minutes each day. I’ve started to learn touch-typing so that one day I’ll be good enough to type much faster on here. I’ll be supporting this site whenever I have change to spare (still a student) because I think it is wonderful. Extremely grateful for this space.
Testimonial Note from El Nath on Thu, Jul 14
![]() THANK YOU SO MUCH to the creators of 750 Words! I majored in Creative Writing in college and have been a dabbler all my life, but have struggled so hard to establish a solid writing habit post-graduation. This place is changing that for me after many failed attempts, and I can’t begin to express my gratitude. Although I don’t necessarily succeed every day (my longest sustained streak so far is 12 days) I am finally beginning to take myself and my writing seriously enough to make real time for it. That’s all on you guys and this wonderful site. How much further along I’d be now if I had discovered it years ago! Oh well. One foot (or word) in front of the other, right?
Testimonial Note from Amy Roth on Tue, Jul 05
![]() 750 Words has helped me clear my mind as well as think solve my problems. Using this site has also improved my focus and discipline. Achieving the badges are good too. It has been an eye opening experience and I will be forever changed for the better because of it. Thank You.
Testimonial Note from Steven Starr on Mon, Jul 04
![]() I’m a particular fan of badges that reward a different type of commitment than the type rewarded by current badges. For example, a badge for restarting on the site after a break, or for finishing 750 words 10 days in a row even if it always takes a long time, etc.
New Feature Vote from Sentient Human on Mon, Jul 04
![]() I seriously love this site. Now while I haven’t received all available badges (because I can’t seem to maintain a streak beyond 2-3 months oops), I have always come back to it after a period of absence and I love it. Maybe a “back on the horse” badge after maintaining a monthlong streak after a period of absence of a few weeks? I realize this would be a hard one to get for people who do write every day but it would be encouraging for people like me. Seriously I love this site. I don’t use it for creative writing, I use it to work through any issues I have on my mind at the moment without worrying about messing up my paper journals or worrying about anyone reading it at some point (my kid, my spouse, or anyone really).
New Feature Vote from Alexandra Sourisseau on Mon, Jul 04
![]() I have written on and off here at 750 Words.com for the past few years. One thing that I have noticed is that when I start my writing session with 750 words my writing is clearer and stronger and gives me the courage to move forward with the piece I am working on. I find that my daily entries here are like a warm up exercise before the actual writing. It truly helps me out tons. I have been gone for awhile and just came back and now that my writing will be much better once I start writing here again. I love the badges, the motivational tools and emails we receive. This site truly rocks and is a much for any writer. Thank you 750 Words.com. You guys rock!! :)
Testimonial Note from William P. Gerace on Sat, Jul 02
![]() I’m so inspired by how much you fellow-writers are writing each day, by your level of commitment and determination – it’s really awesome. I’ve been an ‘on and off’ writer for so long – for TOO long, and that’s because I didn’t believe in myself, I didn’t take my writing ability seriously. Yes, I learnt the hard way that no matter how determined I think I am, staring at a blank page all day and ‘willing’ the words to come just doesn’t cut it! I’ve got to put the work into it, the sweat and tears, and physically get my fingers moving across the keyboard. But there’s been such a dramatic shift in my personal life just now – someone screwing us over can make us either sink or swim and I choose to swim – that suddenly, I’m thriving. I’m pushing myself out of my comfort zone and doing things I never thought I could, I’m believing in myself, and I’m proud of myself. I’m proud to be writing about it and I’m even prouder to be a part of such a great writing community.
Testimonial Note from Anonymous on Sat, Jul 02
![]() I needed a place to write that was simple, convenient, and provided metadata tracking. Done and done. Thank you!
Testimonial Note from Anonymous on Sat, Jul 02
![]() Thanks for the site! I just completed the June challenge. I used this site in fits and starts in 2012 and made a renewed effort this year. It’s been helpful all this spring. And now, in summer, I’m moving forward on a larger writing project, so supplementing this with “Write or Die” sessions. Besides my own writing, I have used this site in the classroom (30day trial)—8 am M-F intensive course—we all sat and wrote for ~15 mins each morning and then carried on with discussion and writing for the next 1hr45m. Thanks for the badges. :)
Testimonial Note from T. M. Russ on Fri, Jul 01
![]() Badges are surprisingly motivating! 50 days seems worth a badge, too, though.
New Feature Vote from T. M. Russ on Fri, Jul 01
![]() I’ve been using this site for a long time now and i don’t currently have a good place to back it all up (I travel often and don’t have much room for bulky belongings); I’d hate to see it all go away someday! Would also hate for it to be leaked, though I don’t imagine I’m high-profile enough for that to matter too much…
New Feature Vote from Audrey Moyce on Fri, Jul 01
![]() I’ve been a journaler, on and off, my whole life. As a little kid I had a “Holly Hobby” journal with a padlock and fell in love with fountain pens & bottles of ink when I was about 6. Expression through the written word has always been important to me. When I was at a low 13 years ago, suffering some ill health and feeling unsure where life was headed for me, I plunged into the artists way… I still believe this was a vital part of my healing. Thank you for this website, this encouragement, even this “community” (even though I don’t engage really)… the quiet accountability aspect of it is quite marvelous. Let us keep writing – getting it off our chests is so very beneficial for our health and wellness…. <3
Testimonial Note from Sacha on Fri, Jul 01
![]() I am finding my voice; I am using semicolons. I am very happy.
Testimonial Note from Lawrence J on Fri, Jul 01
![]() 750 words had helped me make some headway on a major writing project—I have around 44,000 words after two months of using this site (including completing the June Challenge), but now I need to take a break from generating and start revising. I have found it helpful to produce the writing in a neutral space before dumping it into another document, where it then can be revised and reorganized. I also really love the stats, because it often helps me figure out whether I am on the right track in terms of tone and other concerns.
Testimonial Note from Jessica Tvordi on Fri, Jul 01
![]() 750 words is harder to do every day than going to the gym. Just like the gym you always feel so much better after you go. 750words has helped me organize my thoughts on my business and my relationship and I think it is an extremely valuable exercise / service.
Testimonial Note from matthew hessler on Fri, Jul 01
![]() HUZZAH! After almost exactly 5 years of attempting the 750 words challenge (on and off), I have completed it in June 2016! I’d like to thank Buster for making this site and Habitica for providing the proper motivation to actually getting it done…. next step, Phoenix Badge!
Testimonial Note from Shawn Marincas on Fri, Jul 01
![]() I love 750 words even though I have yet to make it through a complete month’s challenge. So today I start again. This time maybe I’ll make it. It all depends on how well I can weather the internal storms of family crisis and fears. Anyway, I love the badges I’ve gotten and hope to continue these Morning Pages day after day and year after year.
Testimonial Note from Patricia O'Leary on Fri, Jul 01
![]() I think an app would help me remember whenever I sign up for a monthly challenge. Also it might be a bit more user friendly then trying to navigate the mobile website
New Feature Vote from Abi Hill on Fri, Jul 01
![]() A great month of practicing persistence and pour 25000 words out. I am in for a few more months. Thanks
Testimonial Note from RF McInnis on Thu, Jun 30
![]() This has been a wonderful outlet for journaling, wish I had started a long time ago!
Testimonial Note from JNK on Thu, Jun 30
![]() Badges motivate me!
New Feature Vote from Devon McNaughton on Thu, Jun 30
![]() Dear 750words,
Testimonial Note from Shawnnita Fairbairn on Wed, Jun 29
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