diff --git a/build_tools/make_release.py b/build_tools/make_release.py
index 4bdddbff..7c89837c 100644
--- a/build_tools/make_release.py
+++ b/build_tools/make_release.py
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ def __init__(self, branch):
     def action(self, context):
         """Carry out action."""
         self.instruct(
-            f"Make sure you're on: {self.branch}, you're local "
+            f"Make sure you're on: {self.branch}, your local "
             f"branch is up-to-date, and all new changes are merged "
             f"in."
         )