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Saturday, April 28 • 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Conlangs: Languages with Stories to Tell

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If you edit speculative fiction, you have probably encountered invented languages in some of the manuscripts you have worked on. Most invented languages are poorly designed from a linguistic perspective. Readers do pick up on the problems and inconsistencies after a while. Learn about the history of conlangs (constructed languages), what makes a conlang believable, where to begin in creating a language and how to help your clients create languages that are effective for their purpose in a story.

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Sea Chapman

Freelance Editor
Sea Chapman has 12 years of experience working as an editor. From book manuscripts and audio transcripts to press releases and ELL programs, she has worked on a little bit of everything. She has specialized in editing speculative, thriller, mystery, and historical fiction manuscripts... Read More →

Saturday April 28, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Salons 7, 8, 9
  Book Editing

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