Conlang Orthography

[bloodyrosemccoy]

I have begun referring to random meaningless apostrophes in fantasy and sci-fi stories as "prepostrophes."

On another note, maybe the more conscientious spec fic conlangers may want to start representing glottal stops with hyphens instead. I know I connect the sound to hyphens far more readily. Howbout you?

Comments

[cjtremlett.livejournal.com]

I've been using the "boing" for sheer amusement when it's obvious the writer has no clue and did not mean a glottal stop. I love the term prepostrophes! That's brilliant!