9 Teenager Character MISTAKES that make readers roll their eyes

Bookfox April 10, 2025
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I'm John Matthew Fox of Bookfox and I help authors write better fiction. Authors who worked with me have been published by Random House, sold more than 100,000 copies, and received Kirkus Starred Reviews. I've also taught writing at Chapman University and the University of Southern California (USC). I'm the author of two books, "I Will Shout Your Name" (Press 53) and my nonfiction book for writers: "The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments" You can take 10 writing courses from me with Bookfox Academy (link below). You can also join my coaching program, Bookfox Lab, which offers weekly feedback on your writing, provides one-on-one mentorship, and guides you through the process of writing your book. (link below)

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This is the fifth video in my series on how to write certain categories of people and creatures. Previous videos have included men, women, children, and animals. Hope this teenage one helps you in the novel writing process! COACHING: Join my coaching program for writers, BOOKFOX LAB: https://thejohnfox.com/bookfox-lab/ COURSES: Use my 10 courses in Bookfox Academy, with 230+ videos, to write your novel: https://thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ EMAILS: Get emails about writing from me: https://thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ MY BOOK: Buy my book, "The Linchpin Writer": https://amzn.to/3U5ul14 Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Treating Teenagers Either Like Children or Adults 1:55 Forgetting Acts of Rebellion 3:22 Forgetting About Authority Figures 4:38 Avoiding Technology 6:56 Forgetting About Sexuality 8:36 Bowing to Stereotypes 9:59 Butchering the Lingo 11:55 Oversimplifying Social Pressure 13:01 Forgetting About the Search for Identity