language

So, we all know that many words in our language today were just made up by earlier writers as they became needed. And the beloved Shakespeare has added quite a few words to our lexicon, but...well...he was Shakespeare. The question is to you... Have you made up any words for any of your stories...

Hey guys, sorry for the long title, well, not really. I figure this is the best way to ask the ‘how to’ question when it comes to describing something in literature. when I think of an Eastern European accent, everything that translates into my mind is non fictional, exists in my universe, and...

So I have this idea about a nomadic people living in tents on the backs of sauropod dinosuars. Then I thought... how would I call these creatures? "Sauropod" is a bit problematic for various reasons. For one, it sounds far too scientific and modern. For another, it's a clade that's roughly on...

I've created my own language that is inspired by ancient/pre-historic Tagalog language but it's hard to search for specific words and phrases from that era because Google would either redirect me to Spanish colonialism or give me the Filipino term of the words I was searching for. What I need is...

Are you writing a story in which characters use language to communicate? Then you may need to think about linguistic worldbuilding! (While I debated about whether to post this here or in Worldbuilding, I think here is more appropriate, since I intend to draw on my knowledge of a real-world...

I'm wondering what makes more sense to use. Let's say somebody is a magician of sorts and uses a certain phrase to summon their power. Should it be based off the language I'm writing in, which is English, or should I make it up entirely? That might mean I have to actually flesh out a whole...

So for my fantasy world, I am using the languages of our world to create names for my fictional characters, countries and kingdoms. But I don't fully trust Google Translate, so I am seeking the help of anyone who knows any language other than English to help me write believable. If you can give...

I will admit, in my previous thread, I did admit to having a terrible understanding of the English language and understanding the details of the literature. As much as I wanted to create my own languages, I realised when having a chat with users, it wasn't going to be easy. I have tried...

In my world there is a language that only the spirits and some of the magic using mortals know, though anyone has the ability to learn it. This language automatically connects to the Spirit Realm, so it would probably be disastrous for a non-magic using mortal to try to speak it. Anyway, for now...

Hello everyone! I'm writing my first fantasy story and wanted to get some advice. Ever since I started, I've been nagged by the problems associated with writing a story that has identical technologies as earth, but on a planet that is not at all earth. My frustration is also compounded, I...