Writing systems

The Sanacon Universal writing system (prototype)

Alphabets, or phonemic alphabets, are sets of letters, usually arranged in a fixed order, each of which represents one or more phonemes, both consonants and vowels, in the language they are used to write. (...)

Mongol-inspired script for English calligraphy

This weblog explores asemic writing in relation to post-literate culture

I have been sketching out ideas for the next installment of my book series for some time now and have come to a few good points on which to start. The first is the development of an entirely new as…

My 100th submission ladies and gentlemen! This is also part of my project I'm working on. I'll tell you more about it later on.. The Terran Alphabet

Sketchplanations on Instagram: "Braille is a tactile writing and reading system for the blind and visually impaired. It was invented by Louis Braille when just 15 in 1824. Respect! I don't know about you, but when I've tried braille on signs occasionally, it's always seemed difficult to train my fingers to differentiate the shapes and the dots. Perhaps it would have helped if I'd known how it worked. Braille is based on a pattern of 6 dots, like a 6 on dice, with different letters, numerals…

Learn how to write a magic system with examples by following these 18 easy steps. Whether you’re creating a hard or soft magic system.

Matt Baker is raising funds for Writing Systems of the World Poster on Kickstarter! 2000+ symbols. 45 writing systems. 1 wallchart.