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

5 cups
More badges for accomplishments

It would be fun to have badges based on some of the text analysis data, like an introvert/extrovert badge for those who measure more one way or the other ten days in a row. Even if you get both, it’s a fun way to persevere in the spaces between the ones that take longer to achieve.

New Feature Vote from C Freemyer on Wed, Jul 11
20 cups

After reaching 1040+ days I was hit with severe sepsis and well, my word count went out of the window once I hit the ICU. To say I was a little devastated would be an understatement. I understand that it is a silly thing to be sad about when I could have lost my living streak instead but I will admit to being sad. I gave myself the last few days of June to mope and started again.

From 1040+ to 10, here I go again. At least I have places to go and badges to earn again.

Testimonial Note from Elizabeth Jeffcoat on Tue, Jul 10
2 cups

It’s been five years since I originally found this site. I logged on for two months and then life redirected me. I like being back and I like that the words still flow. : )

Testimonial Note from Brenda Hernández on Tue, Jul 10
1 cup
Having a Time Total in the Stats

For tracking in my tasks, have a total writing time instead of just an entry writing time.

New Feature Request Note from Althaea Rue on Tue, Jul 10
1 cup
An iPhone/iPad app

I have a lot of downtime at work but don’t always have access to one of the computers in the office, the production computers are first come, first served. So being able to more easily write on my phone would be very welcome.

New Feature Vote from Rasheed Trombley on Mon, Jul 09
1 cup

This site has made me fall in love with words and with writing again. My Morning Pages is the first thing I look forward to when getting out of bed. I feel so accomplished after completing them. I have done therapy and meditation for years and nothing has helped better than this.

Testimonial Note from Stephanie on Sun, Jul 08
1 cup
Remove the limits on scheduled time off

The schedule time off feature only allows for a 10 day absence. I recommend removing the limits for people who are away from the internet for longer periods of time. (A 2 week vacation, for example).

New Feature Request Note from Anonymous on Sun, Jul 08
1 cup

I just joined after almost completing my free trial. I have tried to do “The Artist Way” many times, and the morning pages were always the only part I stuck to. The trouble was, since I’m so accustomed to typing, my hand would get tired. I found myself stopping every half a page and resting, so the whole activity took an hour. With 750words, I can usually clear my brain in less than 20 minutes with the same impact. Thank you for this fabulous tool, which allows me to start writing before my writing day officially starts out.

Testimonial Note from Meryl Branch-McTiernan on Fri, Jul 06
1 cup

This app is genius! I am trying to get back to the prolific writing that I did when I was younger, and this app is just the ticket! I am writing more and more now, and I am also looking forward to participating in NaNoWriMo.

Testimonial Note from Sandy Lawson on Fri, Jul 06
1 cup

This is one of the best writing websites I have ever used in my life! I hope more publicity can get more people to sign up for this because I can’t tell you how awesome this place is for all of us writers to enjoy!

Testimonial Note from Victor Oh on Wed, Jul 04
5 cups
More badges for accomplishments
New Feature Vote from Meghan T. on Tue, Jul 03
1 cup
An iPhone/iPad app
New Feature Vote from Davoud Ratsgou on Mon, Jul 02
1 cup

Remember when people used to write testimonials and give one cup in donation? I remember those days.

Testimonial Note from geophf on Mon, Jul 02
1 cup
More text analysis

The fact is that today there is only English language analysis and all the stats are based on this. In the case of another language a lot of analysis is useless.

New Feature Vote from Constantin Salagor on Sun, Jul 01
1 cup
More badges for accomplishments

I enjoy the badges and would be pleased to see a new badge every month! It’s a long time from albatross to phoenix!

New Feature Vote from Anonymous on Sun, Jul 01
1 cup

So, I started writing here in May, 2011. That’s seven years of writing pages, not every day, but at least every month. When the words quiet down in my head, I actually appreciate the quiet and don’t push it. So, I get badges for quantities of words written vs. words written in a row. I have written two books worth, so far. Mostly garbage words, but they don’t stay in me to make relationships worse and visioning more sluggish. These 750 words have written me through to being “clean” and “present” and “at peace.” Until I am not, and then the structure is there to have access to that again. Amy

Testimonial Note from Amy Waterman on Sun, Jul 01
5 cups

now I know what it means to develop. a habit! I’ve been doing this since 2011 and I don’t think about doing it – I just do it -I have made many. resolutions, not only at the New Year – and I have never stuck to any of them-I have never stayed on a diet longer than two days, I still. bite my nails, holiday photographs are undated, and unlabelled, and the tins of paint that were to transform my kitchen are still tightly sealed – but 750 words!! I cannot start the day without them -they are as automatic as brushing my teeth -I don’t care if I’m writing deathless prose with these words or not – in itself a freeing attitude -but they open the door to the day, every. day -

Testimonial Note from kate beswick on Sat, Jun 30
1 cup

I am a bullet journaller, I like Morning Pages, but having it in a hand written formal annoyed and worried me – what if someone else saw it? I’m a mummy, a wife, a teacher, so many little eyes everywhere! I thought I would not use 750words, as I didn’t think Morning Pages digitally would make me happy, so I dubiously signed up for the free trial (a very generous one!) and now I find I miss it when I don’t do it. Thank you for providing the thing that I need! You are amazingly intuitive!

Testimonial Note from Sarah Cook on Sat, Jun 30
85 cups
More badges for accomplishments

Maybe something for 1500 or 2000 days in a row?

New Feature Vote from CGC on Sat, Jun 30
1 cup

Thank you so much Buster and Kellianne – I was struggling to find a way to clear my mind until I found you. Now, each morning (or early afternoon, if I’m honest) has me clearing my head. I have gained more clarity in my life, and I’m very thankful.

Testimonial Note from Alice on Wed, Jun 27
1 cup

This site is the foundation of my writing habit. I have never written for so many consecutive days before finding this amazing resource. Thank you!!

Testimonial Note from Addie Navarro on Tue, Jun 26
1 cup

especially on difficult days, writing 750 words becomes an act of self care.

Testimonial Note from Ed Guzman on Sun, Jun 24
5 cups
Improve the daily reminder email

I’d love a daily text reminder.

New Feature Vote from Melissa Scavetta on Sat, Jun 23
2 cups
Improve the patronage features
New Feature Vote from Melissa Scavetta on Sat, Jun 23
3 cups
Secure server for writing
New Feature Vote from Melissa Scavetta on Sat, Jun 23
3 cups
More badges for accomplishments
New Feature Vote from Melissa Scavetta on Sat, Jun 23
3 cups
More text analysis
New Feature Vote from Melissa Scavetta on Sat, Jun 23
10 cups
More badges for accomplishments

I love the little illustrations and enjoy whenever new ones are awarded – keep ’em coming :o)

New Feature Vote from Anonymous on Thu, Jun 21
1 cup
More badges for accomplishments

I love the badges – anything to compete for, even against myself, motivates me to keep writing. :-)

New Feature Vote from Cheney Meaghan on Wed, Jun 20
1 cup
A better mobile site

This would just make it easier to do this on the go. Also NIGHT MODE plz.

New Feature Vote from Francesca Gaspar on Mon, Jun 18