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In this episode, So Booking Cool chats with writer, story-editor, and college professor Ben Philippe about his forthcoming YA novel The Field Guide to the North American Teenager, which releases on January 9.

Time stamps:

1:02 Ben discusses his life story
2:26 Ben on whether Norris from The Field Guide to the North American Teenager is loosely based off him
3:46 Ben discusses his process of building characters
4:59 Ben reflects on how being a journalist, screenwriter, and editor have prepared him for writing a novel
7:22 Ben thanks friend to the show and his publisher Alessandra Balzer and shares his excitement for people getting to know Norris, a non-stereotypical black male youth character
12:43 Ben on his thoughts on a film adaptation of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager and casting
15:58 Ben gives his advice on aspiring YA authors
18:36 Ben’s resonant thoughts on how removing Excel from his resume as a writer was beneficial
22:15 Ben on ghostwriting and why he wouldn’t do it again
24:36 What does Ben love about teaching?
26:52 Does Ben’s students know he’s an author?
27:45 Ben on what he wants The Field Guide to the North American Teenager to be remembered for
28:35 Ben mentions his next book and whether he’d write a memoir
32:29 Ben shares his thoughts on the popular Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

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