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

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More badges for accomplishments

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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More badges for accomplishments

Badges are surprisingly motivating! 50 days seems worth a badge, too, though.
I like the 10-day behavior badges (hamster, cheetah) and wish there were more options like that—and that they were “live” (or brighter/bolder) when they still apply and greyed out or something if they were once acquired but not part of the current streak. Or just duplicated…earned again and again.

New Feature Vote from T. M. Russ on Fri, Jul 01
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Secure server for writing
New Feature Vote from Audrey Moyce on Fri, Jul 01
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More badges for accomplishments
New Feature Vote from Audrey Moyce on Fri, Jul 01
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Secure server for writing

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
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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.
Since then however, I’ve been known to “recommend” journaling, more than doing it. Not sure why, I’d get in a groove and then stop. Not sure if I was insecure about my pages being found or what, I did an awful lot of shredding that is for sure!
But this year, up against some life changes and feeling insecure again, (and noting that I was asking others to journal but not always walking my talk)… I revisited this lovely site, which I had heard of a while back but never dove in.
I started just before the close of 2015 and with all the incentive badges and the “threat of going back to day zero” has kept me true to my word, to write every single day in 2016 (and hopefully beyond, now I have the dangling carrot of 1,000 days!)
My morning writing is rarely, if ever profound, and I have not even once looked back on my writing. I feel secure that “if anything happened to me” my words will remain private and secure and all my venting will die with me!
Some days my daily purge is utterly boring, more of an essay style shopping list really, and other days I sit with the deeper emotions that flutter around my heart and soul. No matter what, I have such satisfaction “getting it done” – even on the days when I had to leave the house really early!
I love the pie chart of emotions, the way my mood is determined, and how I get to see m most frequently used words. I was badge obsessed and I have to say when I got to day 100 and realized my next badge would not be for another 200 days(!) I was a little worried about my motivation, but now it is entirely driven by not wanting to start all over again!

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
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I am finding my voice; I am using semicolons. I am very happy.

Testimonial Note from Lawrence J on Fri, Jul 01
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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 Anonymous on Fri, Jul 01
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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
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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
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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
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An iPhone/iPad app

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 Thu, Jun 30
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More badges for accomplishments
New Feature Vote from Anonymous on Thu, Jun 30
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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
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It had been a fun month.

Testimonial Note from Anonymous on Wed, Jun 29
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This has been a wonderful outlet for journaling, wish I had started a long time ago!

Testimonial Note from JNK on Wed, Jun 29
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More badges for accomplishments

Badges motivate me!

New Feature Vote from Devon McNaughton on Wed, Jun 29
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Dear 750words,
How can I thank you for being here when I need you the most to journal the events of my life that I am currently going through? When pen and paper just seemed like something that is too hard I thank you for being available.
Helping aging parents to deal with mental health issues and dementia is not for the faint of heart. When my days seemed overwhelming and all just too much for me to handle, I found respite in my keyboard and a place to share my soul.
Thank you again for being something easy for me to hold on to.
<3

Testimonial Note from S Fair on Wed, Jun 29
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Dear 750words,
It was such a refreshing joy to find a place to simply write as well as challenge myself. Though lately I haven’t been able to login as much as I’d have liked, I always enjoyed being a quiet part of this amazing community. My departure, hopefully, will be temporary as I focus on some personal projects. It’s great knowing this site, and all the encouragement I’ve recieved, will still be waiting when I return. Thank you so much for making such a comfortable space to share my thoughts with the world of me; a place to push myself. It has been my steady reminder that a little everyday can keep that writing spark fresh and alive, and within reach.
Sincere and Somber,
Ken

Testimonial Note from Ken Doyle on Tue, Jun 28
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An iPhone/iPad app
New Feature Vote from Rebekah Donohue on Tue, Jun 28
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Remember When

Basically in 750words we write stuff and sometimes we don’t get to reread them. This feature “Remember When” acts as a flashback. Each day it shows you one random post you wrote and so you get to probably get a good laugh out of it or maybe it was a sad story but you’re not sad anymore and you realize how much stronger it has made you and how awesome you really are.

New Feature Request Note from Lily Raz on Sun, Jun 26
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Thank you 750 Words. I have journaled every day through a year plus transition and this site has been my rock. I think I might have a memoir saved in here. You guys are great.

Testimonial Note from LuAnne Holder on Sun, Jun 26
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More badges for accomplishments

I love the site the way it is…but I am highly motivated by badges for just about anything. It helps me keep focused. I would love to see more badges! :-)

New Feature Vote from Anonymous on Sat, Jun 25
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Improve the monthly stats page
New Feature Vote from Veto on Thu, Jun 23
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Set Your Own Word Limit

Let writers set their own daily word limit, a minimum of 750.

New Feature Request Note from Tristan Kneschke on Thu, Jun 23
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i’m not sure about cause and effect here, but i’ve written every day for the past seven days and right there in the middle of those days, i stood up to TWO abusive friends and my EX. and i mean in big ways, too. i just let them have it when they ran their crap on me. i feel strangely calm and centered. taking care of myself. it feels like there is a connection between writing down what is rattling around in my brain every day and taking affirmative action for myself. i feel, like, clearer. i need to read posts to see if others experience this. yay. i like feeling this way. i have huge decisions to make. want to make them in a clear-headed way.

Testimonial Note from julia porter on Thu, Jun 23