Commission a language

Let's build a language.

Thank you for your interest in commissioning a bespoke language for your project.

In order to ensure the highest level of precision and to dedicate my time to the creative craft, I manage all client communications asynchronously via email. By keeping our requirements documented, we ensure every detail is captured accurately.

Please complete the form below. Once submitted, I will review your requirements and follow up via email within two business days with a quote and project proposal.

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Project
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Context
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Language
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Details
Section 01

About You & Your Project

First, tell me a little about yourself and the project the language will belong to.

Please include at least your first and last name.

Please enter your full name.
Please enter a valid email address.
03. Project role

Book title, film title, name of the game, etc.

Please enter your project title.
Section 02

Project Context

A language exists within a world. Tell me about that world, and what role you want the language to play within it.

Please tell me a little about your story or world.
06. Why is a custom language needed?
Section 03

Linguistic Requirements

Describe the desired aesthetic. Does it need to sound harsh, melodic, guttural, ancient, ethereal, or technological? Feel free to compare it to existing languages if you wish. Are there any specific sounds you absolutely want to avoid? Do you have specific cultural requirements for the grammar or vocabulary?

07. Is the language a priori or a posteriori?

If you selected “A posteriori”, describe the natural language or language family that forms the basis of the language. If you selected “Mixed”, please explain which parts or influences are derived from existing languages and which parts are independently constructed.

Please describe the desired sound.
Please describe the desired grammar.
Please describe any constraints or must-haves.
12. Do you need a custom writing system?

How to answer:
– If you need a custom visual script, please specify its aesthetic and whether you'll need to type it on a computer or solely write it on paper.
– If Latin alphabet is sufficient, please specify how it should look, whether or not it should use diacritics, and what the aesthetic inspiration should be.
– If another natural writing system is used, please specify what system it is.

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Section 04

Deliverables & Timeline

Finally, tell me what you'd like delivered and what your practical requirements look like.

15. Project scope
Please select an estimated deadline.
17. Project budget
18. Intellectual property rights
Please confirm that you understand the intellectual property terms.