diff --git a/pype/plugins/nuke/create/create_backdrop.py b/pype/plugins/nuke/create/create_backdrop.py
index 2016c66095..8609117a0d 100644
--- a/pype/plugins/nuke/create/create_backdrop.py
+++ b/pype/plugins/nuke/create/create_backdrop.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ from avalon.nuke.pipeline import Creator
 from avalon.nuke import lib as anlib
 import nuke
 
+
 class CreateBackdrop(Creator):
     """Add Publishable Backdrop"""
 
@@ -35,8 +36,8 @@ class CreateBackdrop(Creator):
 
                 return instance
             else:
-                msg = "Please select nodes you "
-                      "wish to add to a container"
+                msg = str("Please select nodes you "
+                          "wish to add to a container")
                 self.log.error(msg)
                 nuke.message(msg)
                 return