Fiction Writing: American Indians - Answering an Author Question on Modern-Day Connection

As storms rolled in and out yesterday, I created a new video answering one of your questions on writing about American Indians in fiction.

The question was:

How do modern-day Native characters relate to their heritage? Are there festivals, observances, etc. that would be attended, or certain traditions that would be kept?

And here’s my video answer:

Do you have a question on writing about American Indians for your story? Comment and let me know. I’ll give you the best answer I can!

Learn more about my writing course for fiction authors here.

You can also get this free download: 5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans here.

Side note: The story I shared about my experience on the Choctaw Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk was included in a video exhibit at the Choctaw Cultural Center located in Calera, Oklahoma.