diff --git a/bot_commands.py b/bot_commands.py
index b8ee2d9..729fc15 100644
--- a/bot_commands.py
+++ b/bot_commands.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class bots_commands:
     @commands.command(pass_context=True)
     async def say(self, ctx, *, something):
         """bot echos what you say then deletes your message"""
-        await self.bot.say("**{ctx.message.author} said:** {something}")
+        await self.bot.say(f"**{ctx.message.author} said:** {something}")
         await self.bot.delete_message(ctx.message)
 
     @commands.command(pass_context=True)