How to Write Better Teen Fiction

{ alcohol & fudge don't mix }

{ alcohol & fudge do not mix }

             Let’s be honest here. Most of us don’t write characters that are our age, and that’s fine, but if you’re a twelve year old trying to pull off an eighteen year old, your eighteen year old better act like an eighteen year old.

            Think about it. Have you ever been to a party where someone says “OMG” and is serious about it? And if you don’t party, think about it on TV. In a serious party scene, would someone start talking in chat speak or use alternative swear words? Didn’t think so.

            So what does that mean? To put it quite simply, if your eighteen year old is out partying, I don’t think they would be concerned about using the word “fudge” as a swear word. Unless that’s a strong part of who your character is, if your goal is to create a believable, normal eighteen year old, then start writing them like an eighteen year old.

            As always though, there are exceptions. If your character was brought up to be sheltered or if they’re super, super innocent, then by all means, write them that way, but if you spend the rest of the story describing your character as a party girl, then using words like “fudge” just doesn’t make sense.

            My big point here is you should just really stick to your character. Think like your character. 

Sorry. It's really short, but I don't really think there's anything else for me to say on this topic without sounding more redundant than I already sound