The Friends & Members of 750 Words

I have written more than 750 words daily for over a month and am feeling really pleased with myself. I have not worried about the quality of the writing and have been delighted with the speed with which I have managed to put words on the screen. I prefer editing to writing first drafts so this practice has really helped me to progress my work and feel confident that I can finish it.

More badges

I’m a sucker for getting rewards so would love more badges. Perhaps you could get multiple badges of the same type, or get stars on the badges or bronze silver gold version of badges. So if you do the monthly challenge more than once it’s recognised?

love the site and I keep coming back to it so Thankyou!

Over the last five weeks writing at least 750 words a day has helped clarify a lot of things for me, particularly as pertains to some of the sticking points in my career and my relationships, and is a catharsis in the vicissitudes of the past.

This my first month on this site and it has been wonderful getting my writing groove back.

Just. Do. It.
If you want to be the noun, you have to do the verb.
I love repeating that saying to myself everytime I procrastinate or get frustrated with a situation.
If I want to be a writer, I have to write.
Considering it’s what I enjoy and long for the most, it is also the one thing that always gets pushed down the to-do list when things get off track. I guess kind of like hurting the ones you love the most, in a way. Write out the sleepy thoughts first thing in the morning to clear your brain. Write out the anxiety at night before you go to bed so you can get some rest. Write at lunch time to remind yourself you’re not always going to be chained to that crappy office. That is, as long as you write. And write for yourself. Not an assignment or for someone else’s payment to you, but for you.
I heard Laura Belgray talk about the 750words.com site in one of her podcast interviews and I immediately went to check it out, because…Laura Belgray…..and of course, it was exactly what I needed / need. And I am super appreciative and thankful.
Now, does this note word count, count towards my 750? :)
Thanks for the encouragement – everyone here is awesome. :) :) :)
Jacki

More badges for accomplishments

This site has started a companion practice to meditation for me. I had a really tough year last year and realized that daily habits of checking in and connecting in different ways were the only way to get myself back in balance. I’d been on the site on and off since the early days (quitting and coming back a few times) but could never quite figure out how to make it a practice. Now I write every day and have just passed my first 30 days—a bit accomplishment for me. I’m looking forward to more words and more moments of feeling connected to this community! Many thanks for its existence and I’m looking forward to seeing new features. This place rocks.

Thank you for encouraging me back again. I was moving into a new house at Christmas and between that and NaNoWriMo, It felt impossible to go on with it.
Then one day led to another and household/life patterns changed.
Your note of encouragement was very timely and I appreciate it.
Three days back on track and loving my red roses. Just knowing the other people are pushing past their own struggles and hanging in there is encouraging too.
Have a great year…January is close to an end, but we have 11 more for success!

A better mobile site

Some days when I am on the go, I can only get my writing in on my iPhone. Having a friendlier interface for mobile would be excellent!

Writing every day is something that has helped me bring my goal for the year to life. There is just the right amount of fun and whimsy to feel not alone, and most importantly, so much open space with nothing to distract from writing. I use the site for different things, writing my thoughts, writing my book – so far the rough draft is about 80% there! Also sometimes just sorting out the complicated thoughts about what I need to do. It’s just the perfect catch all for expressing what’s up.

I feel more productive seeing that I actually am producing words each day, and now 750 words is the thing that I reach for when I am not sure what to do next. I know I’ll finish off feeling proud and able to pat my own back. Simple and easy. Love it! Thank you Kellianne and Buster!

I started on this site in 2011. It’s so nice to drop back in every so often, and I don’t think a year has gone by that I haven’t at least written something in here. I’m not as fresh as I was when I was a Creative Writing student, but I know I can always come here to clear the cobwebs. Thank you for everything.

More text analysis

sometimes the analysis seems quite off, which is ok, but it would be nice if it were more reliable !

Taking the time every day and developing the discipline has done wonders for my ability to reshape my outlook in my daily life

This site started a practice. I return periodically to deal with a particular project. I recommend it to my colleagues and am occasionally excited to see one join. I love the clean, no-frills feel. This is about getting words down then basking in the joy of having done that.

Thanks.

This is literally the best thing ever, it helps me iron out my thoughts when I don’t have anyone else to talk to, talking to other people can sometimes (many times) make it worse, this is like talking, talking to myself, giving myself confidence, it’s helped me get over a few bad habits and addictions, so i’m really grateful this exists Xxx

I am a newbie and just found the stats site. How revealing that is! Word frequency, word intent…I hope that finding this doesn’t influence my future content. I want to be compassionate and universe-oriented naturally so I must shut off any intent to shape my word stats. The number of men who use the site is encouraging too, written by an old woman who is too experienced in the male power structure. Of course all of you guys could be writing about preserving your dominion but I think you are likely writing about dreams and feelings and gaining understanding of the universe; )

I may be my usual erratic self about writing daily but I am definitely joining. I have the intent to use it daily and to follow my word statistics with curiousity.

Peace and all good, fellow writers. (btw, that is from St. Francis of Assisi, not original)

When I roll out of bed in the morning and am feeling hopeless, hoping on the computer to let out all of my thoughts creates and avenue for clear thinking. After this my meditation is much more insightful. Doing this daily has created a habit for me to transform my life. I thank all of you, the people who designed this website and also Julia Cameron.

Use longest streak as your avatar

Right now, when you miss a day, you lose your status as being in that badge group – I think that you should get to keep it and that your “longest streak” amount should dictate what shows up by your name.

It is easy to miss a day, and it is frustrating to have something like a flamingo by your name when you’ve written almost a million and a half words.

750words.com is the first sustainable way I’ve had to turn my 1/16th-baked ideas (MUCH less formulated than 1/2-baked!) into something that’s starting to have enough form that I can do something with them. I find it more helpful than meditation, or perhaps better said, it now IS my meditation. I can’t stop telling others about it!

750 words is helping clear my thoughts everyday and plan the next stage of my life. Thanks guys.

More badges for accomplishments

I like the badges you have, but I’d like them to be more incremental. Thanks for all the hard work guys.

I got back to writing here after a few years and I am glad it is still up and running! Thanks guys.

I discovered this site a week ago and I am loving it! I love making a game out of writing. I’m already thinking of ways to incorporate it into my courses!

Merge accounts

As someone who has used the site on and off for 10 years, I’ve unfortunately created multiple accounts over time. I’d love to merge my writing, statistics, badges and names into just one account. Unfortunately it seems like it just isn’t possible right now, but it would be really helpful to have!

I don’t remember when I started writing on this awesome site, but right now I am on a 50 day streak for getting in my 750 words! The company I work for requires us to write a self review every year and this is the first year where I did not dread doing it! Not only that, it took little to no effort to write because I have been in the habit of writing every day!!! I love this site and how it has helped clear my mind and learn to write effortlessly!!

More Site Security Please!

Multi Factor Auth / Two Factor Auth would be amazing as an optional security measure.

It’s so wonderful to have a creative outlet that is so inspiring and supporive. I love 750 and am getting a lot out of it.

I love this site. I am one of those people that need a system in place in order to follow through with something. This has become my morning ritual where I can get my thoughts out, and all that clutter in my head and truly start my day with a clear head.

This is my second go round writing for this website, and I’m loving it! I tried the one month challenge, but ended up missing a day because I was travelling and it didn’t occur to me until the next day!

Despite how distraught I was, I kept writing – and writing, and writing.
I also joined this website to get myself to write more consistently. Thanks Buster and Kellianne for keeping this website alive! I’m certain it has helped a lot of people, myself included. And I certainly hope my note will help whoever else is reading this right now too.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I got some writing to do – and so do you! ;)

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