The Editing Podcast

Using conlangs (constructed languages) in fiction


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Denise and Louise talk with guest Sea Chapman about constructed languages, or conlangs.

Listen to find out more about:
  • What is a constructed language, or conlang?
  • The different types of conlang
  • Tips for writers who want to include conlangs in fiction
  • The rules of play
  • Base languages sometimes and conlang creation

Resources mentioned in the show
  • Email Sea Chapman ([email protected]) for handouts from her ACES 2018 presentation, ‘Conlangs: Languages with Stories to Tell’ or to request additional resources
  • Language Creation Society
  • Conlangs on Reddit
  • Constructed Languages on Facebook
  • ConWorkShop forum
  • Conlangery podcast
  • Iain Banks talks writing, world events and Mastermind (video)
  • A few notes on Marain by Iain M. Banks
  • Fabulosa!: The Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language
  • What’s Polari?

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Denise and Louise
  • Denise Cowle Editorial Services
  • Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor

Music credit

‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

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