Of course you do, right? It seems I'm in the language making business these days and I'll gladly take any commissions. And so, if you want to see a language made email me (runekaster @ gmail . com [sans spaces]) the following information (be as thorough or as sparse as you like): 1.) An overview of the culture in which the language is to exist. This is the single most important element in the creation of a language. Since a language and a culture practically define each other it is of vital importance that the linguist understand the culture. I cannot just create a language, I need lore to back it up. Be as detailed or as sparing as you like (you can write up an entire novel or just a bullet-point list), just be sure to include some word on your culture's world-view of the following subjects (of the lack of them): religion, peace and war, nature, technology, magic and government/politicks . And tell me if the language is primarily written or primarily spoken (or both equally). 2.) A list of any pre-existing words or names which are to be included in the language. If the words have meanings be sure and include them, if they're meaningless and are to remain so include that information as well. Otherwise I'll probably give them meanings. Either way, I'll use them to develop which sounds are included in the language. However, if there are no names or words in your culture, don't bother with this. 3.) Any specific aspects you want included. Any specific sounds you want included (or excluded), a general idea of how the language should "feel" or sound, any pre-existing languages (real life or artificial) which your language should be reminiscent of and to what extent, any aspects of grammar or usage you want included, etc. Also, list anything which should definitely not appear in the language. Then I start working on a grammar and vocabulary for your language, complete with an ongoing website like this one to keep track of everything :) |