A review by marcasdeb
Advanced Language Construction by Mark Rosenfelder

informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Advanced Language Construction allows the budding conlanger to break into a sprint from Rosenfelder's first book. Everything from the first Kit is here, in more detail, along with even more content. This time Rosenfelder delves more into technical linguistic theory, which is invaluable for gaining a deep knowledge of language and the processes that drive its change. And Rosenfelder doesn't limit himself to pure language; writing systems are discussed also, another important facet of worldbuilding and language construction. Just as with the LCK, ALC goes further and provides the reader with extra material to pursue themselves in the betterment of their craft and embroadening of their linguistic knowledge; an automated sound change applier is one example. Rosenfelder once again proves his own competence in not just linguistics, conlanging, and worldbuilding, but in communicating his expertise to the reader.