The Good Patrons of 750 Words
750 Words exists because of mutual good will between myself and the people who use it. The site wouldn't exist without the generosity, patience, and humor of everyone involved. Rather than charge for the site, I want to keep the site free, and simply offer an opportunity for people who have the means and the desire to help keep things going. I don't want to make a ton of money, I just want to have enough to justify the time, energy, and money it takes to build, maintain, and enjoy, while also keeping the spirit of it fun and friendly.
I developed and run the site largely from a local Seattle coffee shop called Bedlam Coffee. It's two blocks from my house and an awesome local business. I've become acutely aware of the fact that the coffee shop and I exist in a symbiotic relationship: I buy coffee, toast, donuts, and more coffee from them in exchange for an opportunity to enjoy their space, music, and banter. I like this idea of mutually-beneficial patronage, how the space becomes defined by the people who spend their time there, and the people gain something from the space.
I am interested in sharing something similar here. Please feel free to use this space while contributing the price of a coffee, as they say. Like most shared spaces, patronage isn't strictly enforced, just encouraged (Bedlam Ben might disagree with me), and likewise use of all the primary features of this site will always be open to you regardless of whether or not you spend the equivalent of a coffee every month. In case you do become a patron and will need to stop monthly subscription, you do it from within your PayPal account.
If you feel inclined, your patronage here (and in all places) helps build a healthy ecosystem, happy neighbors, and a welcoming place to hang out.
Who runs this site?
FebruaryThe community
Our Good PatronsChris Davidson
Pamela Dulaney
Cora Anderson
Garrett Eastman
Catherine Hallinan
James Edward Hervey
Carol Gunby
Sean Bonner
Jennifer Spedowfski-Martin
Sam Fleury
Jessica Beck
Sarah B Nelson
Thomas S Paccioretti
Carol Ladewig
Fiona H. Neale-May
Emily Anderson
SK Gaski
Bonnie Miller
Leslie Jo Sena
B Carreker Jones
Stephen Steim
Gillian Daniels
Christine Degner
Carolyn Louaillier
Daphne Ashling Purpus
Laura Livesey
Robin Arenson
Ben Whitehair
Kathleen A Whalen
Amina Omari
Daniel Kerr
Will Sorenson
Michael Harries
Regis Lacher
Jeff Triplett
Jon DeYoung
Kathryn Paterson
Susan Dickey
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Wendy Wallace
Jim Sharp
A. P. Flynn
Quinnie Mulcahy
Cynthia Reed
Danica West
Elizabeth McAlister
Maja Ilisch
Alun Machin
Pam Barton
Marita Delgado
William Johnson
Dian Reid
Kara Monroe
Andy Tinkham
Euan MacGregor
Joely Crow
Kyle Shaw
Keith Calder
Shane Fera
Simon Spare
Angela Gunn
Jennifer Cecil
Liam Cassidy
Robert John Metcalf
Harper Hendrix
Russell Dicker
Aaron
Crystle Pishon
Gil Gallagher
Adelheid Singer
David Hoffman
Vinod Kurup
Kim Seamon Lautman
Jessica Riviere
Brett Jason Miller
Jennifer Barrier
Deborah McNevin
NM
Bob Barsanti
Ross Goldberg
Janna Marlies Santoro
Oye Opaneye
DaleSnow
Jim Ewing
Golgi Spot
Anita Carter
Luke Fabish
David Stratton
Elizabeth B
Francis Floyd Occena
Monique
Lee Atchison
Jeff Jones
Cassie Kelley McCown
Claire Marie Binkley
Darlene
Mario Vittone
Layna Gagliano
Rachel Elginsmith
Anne Speck
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Notes of inspiration from the patrons 1 cupI adore this site! I’ve wanted for so long to write on a regular basis, but life (and stress) always got in the way. 750words is a fun and encouraging way to achieve this goal of mine, not to mention how centered I feel because of the reflection I am able to do every day. P.S. I’m now in a competition with myself to try and get as many badges as possible. So fun!
Testimonial Note from Kristin Anderson on Sat, Feb 04
1 cupSome people say coffee is addictive, but I can go a day or even a week without it. Since I started writing 750 words a day, I cannot go a day without writing.
Testimonial Note from Sheila Kulycky on Sat, Feb 04
5 cupsOne of the things I love about 750words is that the site has given me the motivation not only to write daily, but to write more. I’ve already earned the ‘Double Flock’ badge and the Nano. I think it would be fun to work towards other badges that recognise the amount of writing I do. Thanks for a great site! :-)
New Feature Request Note from Kaivalya on Fri, Feb 03
1 cupI really like badges. I haven’t had a new one in about a MILLION YEARS, but I’m really looking forward to earning my 250k words badge… soon, soon!
New Feature Vote from Heather Anne Burch on Fri, Feb 03
1 cupGamify to the max!
New Feature Vote from Ben Yu on Fri, Feb 03
1 cupAh, so this is where I got me 4 cups!
One Month Challenge Bounty from Ben Yu on Fri, Feb 03
1 cupI never imagined I could have written 25,000 words in a month on the side – but thanks to 750 Words’ amazing One Month Challenge and Badges, I am officially Awesome!
Testimonial Note from Ben Yu on Fri, Feb 03
4 cupsEvery year since time began, I pledge to write every day as a New Year’s Resolution. Thanks to this site, this is the first year that I’m on my way to fulfilling that pledge. Being a nerd who loved being graded, the badges are a huge motivation! When I was doubled over with the flu, I dragged myself to the computer in between bouts of being sick so I could ‘get my words in’ and keep up my streak. I even snuck in time to do my words while I was traveling and on vacation. The daily practice, no matter what drivel comes out, has helped me become a better writer, and certainly more disciplined. This is exactly what I’ve needed.
One Month Challenge Bounty from Kerry A. Barnes on Fri, Feb 03
1 cup750 words helps me get all the dark and twisty out of my head, leaving me with sugar and spice and all things nice! Thank-you!
Testimonial Note from Caroline Findlay on Thu, Feb 02
2 cupsI’ve improved my writing so much just by writing daily that I want to encourage others to do this too!
One Month Challenge Bounty from Emi Bullard on Thu, Feb 02
1 cupI really kind of LOVE the graphics on this site, so your graphic design team gets a huge HUG from me, although they will have to share this cup of coffee.
Testimonial Note from Emi Bullard on Thu, Feb 02
7 cupsthanks to this site I can easily write a few pages of text without hesitation. but, sadly, I write as easily and many stupid things (read bullshit).
One Month Challenge Bounty from Valentin Eni on Thu, Feb 02
1 cupI think I begin to become addicted to 750words.com
One Month Challenge Bounty from Valentin Eni on Thu, Feb 02
1 cupThank you very much for your site.
Testimonial Note from Florian O. on Thu, Feb 02
1 cupAs a Middle School English Teacher, I’ve tried a number of ways to stay in touch with my own writing while nurturing my students as writers. Signing up with 750 words enabled me to stay on top of my own writing goals and I can definitely say by forcing myself to be more creative, I pass that along to students. We’re so immersed in a test taking world that this project is enabling me to be more patient and understanding with my student writers. Thanks so much!
Testimonial Note from Regina Hastings on Thu, Feb 02
1 cupI love the site, and have had a lot of fun writing. It would be nice to go back and edit past entries, I still keep my Penzu account active because I like the ability to edit old posts there.
New Feature Request Note from Dan Blahnik on Wed, Feb 01
1 cupIt would be a blank page that would always be editable, regardless of time. It would be a place to put on going projects, plots, story ideas, etc. I use the daily work space for my brain dump and Meta Data for any random plot points, but it would be great to have a separate notebook for projects I can work on later. :)
New Feature Request Note from Jessy Hart on Wed, Feb 01
4 cupsEach day 750words.com provides me with an anchor in the sea of change that is Life . Thank you, Buster!
Testimonial Note from Vicky Lynn on Wed, Feb 01
3 cupsThe badges are so much fun!! More would be GREAT. :)
New Feature Vote from Holly McLoughlin on Wed, Feb 01
3 cupsCheaper than therapy, and more effective, too. My daily trip to my subconscious is helping me so much. I’m calmer, more at peace with myself. I could probably get the same effect from a blog or journal or paper diary, but the badges, streaks, and feeling of community make me come back here consistently, which matters so much. I love this site. Thank you!!
Testimonial Note from Holly McLoughlin on Wed, Feb 01
5 cupsThe warning that we get if it’s saving fewer words than the last save — perhaps it could be changed so it only warns if it’s more than 25 words? It is highly disruptive to the writing process when it makes me stop and confirm I want to save over a 1-word discrepancy that’s part of the normal delete-and-use-a-better-word process for some writers.
New Feature Request Note from Holly McLoughlin on Wed, Feb 01
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