Why Teen Authors Have the Advantage (Kinda)

Sometimes, as teens, our ability to write is looked down upon, even openly scorned. "What do they know?! I've got life experience! What do they have?!"

     We have life experience, too. Maybe not as much as an adult's, but we've got life experience nonetheless. Not to mention we've got something few adults have.

     We have a youthful outlook on life. We're in the throes of chaos and fun, the roller coaster of childhood merging into adulthood. So believe me, we've got a lot to say. And the way we say it is down-to-earth in a manner other teens will understand. Which is important.

      So yes, it's kind of like comparing apples to oranges...but I think more books for teens actually should be written by teens. You know? By the time you're forty...you probably don't remember that much of your teen years in great detail, do you? I know my parents sure don't. Not to mention the fact that times change; adults weren't teens when we are. Sure, the bullies are the same, and the cliches are the same...but the atmosphere as changed. And who knows better how to deal with these problems then those who are dealing with them?