Sometimes, a story demands that the author use a risky device. It might be a cliché – a worn-out metaphor or overused plot line – or it might be a leap in logic – an unreasonable coincidence or contrived solution. Usually, the best thing to do is get creative and avoid falling back on a
This is a two-part article. For part 1, click here. In part 1 of this guide to inventing a fictional language, I described the tips and tricks you can use to construct your vocabulary and grammar. But as I said then, we’re not done yet – real languages aren’t perfect systems, and their intricacies and
So you want to invent a new language. First of all, congratulations – the ambition of your world building is up there with the greats. It’s not going to be easy, but there’s definitely a solid market out there for stories that pay this much attention to detail, and while you may not be sure
Writing a book is a Sisyphean task – something that, if you’re not careful, you may never finish to your satisfaction. We’ve talked before about how to accomplish it, but the best advice is to approach writing your book as an actual project. For that, you need the Triangle. Managing your project Starting a project
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