[header] How to write a school novel for teens [title] Research names or think up a name that is not used a lot in books for your characters. [step] At the same time, you don't want your name to be completely ridiculous, so look for a good balance. [title] Determine your characters. 
[step] Look at the cliques at your school to help you at. Try not to follow stereotypes, though: it's okay to have a jock who loves to read or a depressed cheerleader.