diff --git a/hooks/pre_gen_project.py b/hooks/pre_gen_project.py
index 28a5f66..7b7e242 100644
--- a/hooks/pre_gen_project.py
+++ b/hooks/pre_gen_project.py
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ def check_package_name():
 
     if not package_name.isidentifier():
         print(
-            "ERROR: The plugin package name (%s) is not a valid Python package. "
-            "Please do not use a - and use _ instead" % package_name
+            f"ERROR: The plugin package name ({package_name}) is not a valid Python package. "
+            "Please do not use a - and use _ instead"
         )
 
         # Exit to cancel project