

Madeline James on Conlanging for Writing
Feb 17, 2025
Madeline James, an author and creator of the Madeline James Writes channel, shares her journey into conlanging for storytelling. She discusses the art of crafting distinctive naming conventions and creating immersive spell languages while balancing creativity with structure. Madeline delves into the challenges of generating unique names that reflect cultural contexts and the importance of world-building in enhancing narrative flow. She also emphasizes the value of collaboration between authors and conlangers, along with resources for writers looking to dive into this intriguing craft.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Crafting Names in World-Building
04:24 • 8min
Crafting Distinctive Naming Conventions in Conlanging
12:30 • 3min
Creating Software for Conlanging: Challenges and Considerations
15:50 • 2min
Crafting a Spell Language
17:48 • 24min
The Art of World-Building in Fantasy Narratives
42:09 • 16min
Embracing Creativity in Conlanging for Writers
58:35 • 3min
Exploring Collaboration Between Authors and Conlangers
01:01:27 • 4min