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''This is a rough guideline to pricing as of October 2021. Prices are subject to change. Individual projects may vary: If you are uncertain, [https://www.linguaesthete.com/abt.htm please ask me for a quote]. Small discounts may be available to students and starving artists, solely at my discretion.''
''This is a rough guideline to pricing as of December 2022. These are rough guidelines only: if you want to lock in a price, [https://www.lingufacture.com/abt.htm please ask me for a quote]. Small discounts may be available to students and starving artists, solely at my discretion.''


==Conlang “Packages”==
==Conlang “Packages”==
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| $10,000
| $10,000
|  
|  
|-
!style="text-align: right;"| CAD$:
| $625
| $1,250
| $2,500
| $6,500
| $12,500
| ($USD/$CAD)
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Phonology|Phonology]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Phonology|Phonology]]
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|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
| $250/$313
| $250
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Names|25 Names]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Names|25 Names]]
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|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
| $100/$125
| $100
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Grammar|Basic Grammar]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Grammar|Basic Grammar]]
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|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
| $250/$313
| $250
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Grammar|Advanced Grammar]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Grammar|Advanced Grammar]]
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|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
| $1,000/$1,250
| $1,000
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Additional Words|Lexicon (words)]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Additional Words|Lexicon (words)]]
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|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 250
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 250
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 500
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 500
| $3/$4 per add’l word
| $5 per add’l word
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Samples|Sample Sentences]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Samples|Sample Sentences]]
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|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 25
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 25
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 50
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| ≤ 50
| $25/$32 per add’l sample
| $25 per add’l sample
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Writing System|Writing System]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Writing System|Writing System]]
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|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
| $500+/$625+
| $500+
|-
|-
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Font|Font]]
|style="text-align: right;"| [[#Font|Font]]
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|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #FF6666;"| N
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
|style="background-color: #00FF66;"| Y
| $1,000+/$1,250+
| $1,000+
|}
|}


==Services==
==Services à la Carte==


===Phonology===
===Phonology===
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===Names===
===Names===
* '''$100/25, or $5 each''' ‒ Sometimes you just need a list of character names!
* '''$100 per 25, or $7 each''' ‒ Sometimes you just need a list of character names!


===Grammar===
===Grammar===
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===Samples===
===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.
* '''$25 per 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.
* '''$25 + 25¢ per word''' ‒ Now that you have your new conlang in hand, you may want specific translations of words, phrases, or dialogue. Translations start with a $25 flat rate, plus 25¢ per (English) word. In the event that a needed word does not appear in the lexicon, [[#Additional Words|additional word creation fees]] also apply.
 
====Audio/Video Recording of Translations====
* '''$25 + $5 per slide''' ‒ Each slide consists of a line or clause of text (around 5‒10 words, depending on the language) with in-language text, translation, and phonetic transcription (if required). I will read through each slide once at a normal pace, once very slowly, and again at a normal pace, so that the pronunciation is clear. The completed video may be delivered as a file, shared privately on YouTube, or various other means.
 
====Poetry====
* '''$50 + 50¢/$1 per word''' - Poetry is translated for $50 plus 50¢ per word; $1 per word if it has to rhyme and/or fit certain metric schemas. (May be subject to higher fees for languages with more complex phonology.) In the event that a needed word does not appear in the lexicon, [[#Additional Words|additional word creation fees]] also apply.


===Additional Words===
===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.
* '''$5 per word''' ‒ Additional words are $5. Some authors like to store up needed words and give me a large list that I may choose to do for a discounted rate. Compounds of existing words are $3 to generate the correct derivation and add them to the master lexicon.


===Writing System===
===Writing System===
* '''$500/script + $30 for each character over 30 characters'''
* '''$500 per script + $25 for each character over 30 characters'''


===Fonts===
===Fonts===
* '''$1,000/font + $50 for each character over 30 characters''' ‒ This does not include cursive fonts.
* '''$1,000 font + $50 for each character over 30 characters''' ‒ This does not include cursive fonts.


===Wiki===
===Wiki===


====Public 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.
* '''$1,000''' ‒ This will give you a public wiki space on [[Main_Page|lingufacture.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. For example: [[Drikva Yakke]].


====Private Wiki====
====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.
* '''$1,500''' ‒ This will give you a private wiki space on [[Main_Page|lingufacture.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===

Latest revision as of 14:43, 13 February 2023

This is a rough guideline to pricing as of December 2022. These are rough guidelines only: if you want to lock in a price, 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
USD$: $500 $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 $1,000
Lexicon (words) 0 ≤ 50 ≤ 100 ≤ 250 ≤ 500 $5 per add’l word
Sample Sentences 0 ≤ 5 ≤ 10 ≤ 25 ≤ 50 $25 per add’l sample
Writing System N N N Y Y $500+
Font N N N N Y $1,000+

Services à la Carte

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 per 25, or $7 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 per 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

  • $25 + 25¢ per word ‒ Now that you have your new conlang in hand, you may want specific translations of words, phrases, or dialogue. Translations start with a $25 flat rate, plus 25¢ per (English) word. In the event that a needed word does not appear in the lexicon, additional word creation fees also apply.

Audio/Video Recording of Translations

  • $25 + $5 per slide ‒ Each slide consists of a line or clause of text (around 5‒10 words, depending on the language) with in-language text, translation, and phonetic transcription (if required). I will read through each slide once at a normal pace, once very slowly, and again at a normal pace, so that the pronunciation is clear. The completed video may be delivered as a file, shared privately on YouTube, or various other means.

Poetry

  • $50 + 50¢/$1 per word - Poetry is translated for $50 plus 50¢ per word; $1 per word if it has to rhyme and/or fit certain metric schemas. (May be subject to higher fees for languages with more complex phonology.) In the event that a needed word does not appear in the lexicon, additional word creation fees also apply.

Additional Words

  • $5 per word ‒ Additional words are $5. Some authors like to store up needed words and give me a large list that I may choose to do for a discounted rate. Compounds of existing words are $3 to generate the correct derivation and add them to the master lexicon.

Writing System

  • $500 per script + $25 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 lingufacture.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. For example: Drikva Yakke.

Private Wiki

  • $1,500 ‒ This will give you a private wiki space on lingufacture.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