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|style="text-align: right;"| Font | |style="text-align: right;"| [[#Font|Font]] | ||
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==Services== | ==Services== | ||
===Phonology=== | ===Phonology=== | ||
'''$250''' ‒ A phonology is included with every conlang package, but if you simply want a phonology with no other frills, we can do that too! | |||
===Names=== | ===Names=== | ||
'''$100/25, or $5 each''' ‒ Sometimes you just need a list of character names! | |||
===Grammar=== | ===Grammar=== | ||
A grammar is a document that tells you how your language is structured and what you need to know to be able to use it. | |||
====Basic Grammar==== | |||
'''$250''' ‒ A basic grammar is a short guide (maximum 1 page) to using your conlang. This is automatically included with Sketches and Basic Conlangs. | |||
====Advanced Grammar==== | |||
'''$1,000''' ‒ An advanced grammar is a more thorough guide (usually about 5‒10 pages) for using your conlang. This is included in the price of Intermediate and Advanced Conlangs. | |||
===Primer=== | ===Primer=== | ||
A primer is a little bit more user-friendly than a grammar, designed for students of the language to learn and become proficient in it. | |||
====Basic Primer==== | |||
'''$500''' ‒ A basic primer is a short set of lessons and helpful tips for using your conlang. This includes sample questions and tests and a variety of practice methods. | |||
====Advanced Primer==== | |||
'''$1,500''' ‒ An advanced primer is a more thorough lesson plan to help you learn your new conlang. This includes sample questions and tests and a variety of practice methods. | |||
===Samples=== | |||
'''$25/sample''' ‒ Sometimes you don't need an entire grammar or primer; you just need a couple of extra hints to wrap your brain around a particular concept. Additional samples can be added to your conlang package to clear up any outstanding questions. | |||
===Translations=== | ===Translations=== | ||
'''$30 + 30¢/word''' ‒ Now that you have your new conlang in hand, you may want specific translations of words, phrases, or dialogue. Translations start with a $30 flat rate, plus 30¢ per (English) word. In the event that a needed word does not appear in the lexicon, additional word creation fees also apply. | |||
=== | ===Additional Words=== | ||
'''$3/word''' ‒ Additional words are $3. Some authors like to store up needed words and give me a large list that I may choose to do for a discounted rate. | |||
===Writing System=== | ===Writing System=== | ||
'''$500/script + $30 for each character over 30 characters''' | |||
===Fonts=== | ===Fonts=== | ||
'''$1,000/font + $50 for each character over 30 characters''' ‒ This does not include cursive fonts. | |||
===Wiki=== | ===Wiki=== | ||
====Public Wiki==== | |||
'''$1,000''' ‒ This will give you a public wiki space on [[Main_Page|linguaesthete.com]]. I will upload the data from your language, including lexical items in a “Wiktionary”-style format. You can use the space to add any other world-building information that might be useful for you or your readers/subscribers/listeners/fans. Anyone can see it; only you and I can edit it. | |||
====Private Wiki==== | |||
'''$1500''' ‒ This will give you a private wiki space on [[Main_Page|linguaesthete.com]]. Not ready to go public yet? Same as above, but you will need a login to access the site. Only you and I will be able to see or edit it. Once you are ready to make your work public, it can be converted to a public wiki (as above ― you and I will still be the only editors) with the flip of a switch. | |||
===Audio Recordings=== | ===Audio Recordings=== | ||
'''by quote''' | |||
=== | ===Dialect Coaching=== | ||
'''by quote''' | |||
Revision as of 18:18, 13 October 2021
This is a rough guideline to pricing as of October 2021. Prices are subject to change. Individual projects may vary: If you are uncertain, please ask me for a quote. Small discounts may be available to students and starving artists, solely at my discretion.
Conlang “Packages”
I base my package pricing on the guidelines set by the Language Creation Society (LCS), though I have some slightly different tiers and options available.
| Package: | Naming | Sketch | Basic | Intermediate | Advanced | Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes: | $600 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Phonology | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | $250 |
| 25 Names | Y | N | N | N | N | $100 |
| Basic Grammar | N | Y | Y | N | N | $250 |
| Advanced Grammar | N | N | N | Y | Y | $1000 |
| Lexicon (words) | 0 | ≤ 50 | ≤ 100 | ≤ 250 | ≤ 500 | $3/add’l word |
| Sample Sentences | 0 | ≤ 5 | ≤ 10 | ≤ 25 | ≤ 50 | $25/add’l sample |
| Writing System | N | N | N | Y | Y | $500+ |
| Font | N | N | N | N | Y | $1,000+ |
Services
Phonology
$250 ‒ A phonology is included with every conlang package, but if you simply want a phonology with no other frills, we can do that too!
Names
$100/25, or $5 each ‒ Sometimes you just need a list of character names!
Grammar
A grammar is a document that tells you how your language is structured and what you need to know to be able to use it.
Basic Grammar
$250 ‒ A basic grammar is a short guide (maximum 1 page) to using your conlang. This is automatically included with Sketches and Basic Conlangs.
Advanced Grammar
$1,000 ‒ An advanced grammar is a more thorough guide (usually about 5‒10 pages) for using your conlang. This is included in the price of Intermediate and Advanced Conlangs.
Primer
A primer is a little bit more user-friendly than a grammar, designed for students of the language to learn and become proficient in it.
Basic Primer
$500 ‒ A basic primer is a short set of lessons and helpful tips for using your conlang. This includes sample questions and tests and a variety of practice methods.
Advanced Primer
$1,500 ‒ An advanced primer is a more thorough lesson plan to help you learn your new conlang. This includes sample questions and tests and a variety of practice methods.
Samples
$25/sample ‒ Sometimes you don't need an entire grammar or primer; you just need a couple of extra hints to wrap your brain around a particular concept. Additional samples can be added to your conlang package to clear up any outstanding questions.
Translations
$30 + 30¢/word ‒ Now that you have your new conlang in hand, you may want specific translations of words, phrases, or dialogue. Translations start with a $30 flat rate, plus 30¢ per (English) word. In the event that a needed word does not appear in the lexicon, additional word creation fees also apply.
Additional Words
$3/word ‒ Additional words are $3. Some authors like to store up needed words and give me a large list that I may choose to do for a discounted rate.
Writing System
$500/script + $30 for each character over 30 characters
Fonts
$1,000/font + $50 for each character over 30 characters ‒ This does not include cursive fonts.
Wiki
Public Wiki
$1,000 ‒ This will give you a public wiki space on linguaesthete.com. I will upload the data from your language, including lexical items in a “Wiktionary”-style format. You can use the space to add any other world-building information that might be useful for you or your readers/subscribers/listeners/fans. Anyone can see it; only you and I can edit it.
Private Wiki
$1500 ‒ This will give you a private wiki space on linguaesthete.com. Not ready to go public yet? Same as above, but you will need a login to access the site. Only you and I will be able to see or edit it. Once you are ready to make your work public, it can be converted to a public wiki (as above ― you and I will still be the only editors) with the flip of a switch.
Audio Recordings
by quote
Dialect Coaching
by quote