Monthly Archives: June 2014
Readability and random notes
I recall reading in the Chicago Manual of Style that the ideal line length for printed sentences was between 65 and 72 characters. Alas, I cannot now find that citation, but there is much interest on sentence length on the net. … Continue reading
I’m over at RailroadSounds.net
I recently queried a few motorcycle organizations, asking if they needed a column or blog writer. Unfortunately, there has been no response. I am sad about this because I think I could write very well on the topic of beginning … Continue reading
Installing a Genesis framework from StudioPress using a Mac
I’m in the throes of producing a website called railroadsounds.net.(now discontinued) It’s a WordPress website using Justhost.com as the host. On this website, thomasfarleyblog.com, I am using WordPress.com itself to host. That’s for simplicity’s sake. But for railroadsounds.net I need more … Continue reading
On e-zines or electronic magazines
I said that my next blog entry would be on publishing an e-zine, or on-line magazine. Another freelance project has come up in the meantime, so I didn’t get to do my research on e-magazines. Here are a few points, though, some … Continue reading
A website as work for a freelancer
I am now working on something that should produce a small revenue stream once completed. I am building a pay website using amazing digital recordings produced 20 years ago by an accomplished audio engineer. I just happened to run into … Continue reading
Other choices for freelancers
Let’s look at other ways a freelancer could sell their work. Besides building an app, which I’ve touched on before, one could create their own hardcopy magazine, publish an e-zine, blog for an existing site, or write a column for … Continue reading