Epics of India

 Adventures of V Thank you in advance for your feedback! Indra riding his elephant

-Having a story with good pacing is essential, don't focus for too long on one story and then go light on details for the following segments because it is noticeable when lack of attention is given to writing. -An ending must also be written after the climax, so that the outcome of the climax can be created and bring closure to the story for readers who are seeking that emotion. -Killing off characters is a solid method to keep readers invested in the plot but characters can't be killed left and right. Important side characters must die at the right moment for maximum emotional response. -Source: Tiny Tales from the Ramayana , by Laura Gibbs Rama departs

 -Stories don't need to be wrapped up in one chapter, plots can be carried over for continuity, similar to the story of Vali Torments Sugriva crossing over into Hanuman Meets Rama. -Third person perspective can be used in different wants, and speaking from the point of view of a character then alternating to an overview helps speed between actions and dialogue -Every short story in Tiny Tales follows the same structure, with the intro outlining the context of the story, dialogue occurring between characters, action being taken, and then either ending with dialogue transitioning into the next story or a statement by the narrator outlining the end. -Stories sourced from Tiny Tales from the Ramayana, by Laura Gibbs. Hanuman with his tail on fire

 The concept of feedforward is interesting because while effective, it does not necessarily mean it's better than feedback in my opinion. The difference between feedforward and feedback is that the former gives the listener outright directions on how to improve, but does not leave room for them to interpret other options since the comments are not based on their performance. On the other hand, feedback outlines the past performance of the listener, and then based on that data, the listener can think for themselves on what aspects they would like to improve on, and how, without having an influence. The cons of this are that one must be able to focus on what they would like to improve and figure it out themselves, which not everyone is capable of. One technique is effective but reduces critical thinking, while the other is left up to the competency of the individual it applies to. This is also similar to the praise given to kids, and how effective it is. Generic praise can be given t...

 Indra, King of the Gods, will be my main topic. One story I was considering using as a source is the Story of Ahalya , the main focus being Indra's love interest, which could be transposed to any other setting as I wish. Following that, another chapter that could be used as part of the story is the Story of Indra , with him attempting to be freed of Gautama's curse holding power as a redemption arc of some sort. Lakshmana Chases a Boar  could be interesting as the main focus isn't Indra, but someone else that happens to save him from misfortune.  A boar

1. V Petitions Viktor Working as a mercenary in Night City, V's line of work threatened his life and general well-being every day. He wanted to increase his chances of survival by getting the latest military-grade skin implants, able to stop small-caliber rounds without impairing mobility. He worked and saved up thousands of eddies, never spending a dime from any job in order to pay off the operation in one go. Finally, he had enough, and went to Viktor, his personal ripperdoc, to ask him to proceed with the operation. "I need to be the best Vik, and to do that I need to stay alive." Vik warned him while he would be strong against physical assailants, he still needed to be wary of netrunners, who could hack him without seeing him. Viktor put V on the table, and installed the new implants, leaving V ready for more dangerous jobs than before. 2. V Sings for Johnny Silverhand Johnny Silverhand was a legend in Night City, not just for his abilities but also his musical prowes...

 -When writing stories with many characters within the same universe, be sure to keep track of the overall plot if there's multiple stories happening at the same time, i.e. Lakshmana killing someone that happened to be related to Ravana and was planning to kill Indra -Add correlations between elements of the story and real life objects or concepts, like how Sita-fruit and Rama-fruit grow in India in the present day -Sometimes leave things up the imagination of the reader, other times use good graphics to illustrate full scope of a scene, like Hanuman leaping for the sun - Tiny Tales from the Ramayana , by Laura Gibbs Hanuman being struck down by Indra

-Tiny Tales has a bunch of bite sized paragraphs covering stories, useful technique for a long story line that needs to be condensed to the essential plot points. -Every story is different, even with recurring gods, the setting is different with different interactions at play, so keep things interesting' -Most stories introducing new characters have a short introduction to backgrounds before moving along with the plot, so remember to give depth to new characters being introduced -Remember to track nicknames, certain gods like Ravana have different names -Use images to showcase setting if its not mentioned in story -Story used: Tiny Tales from the Ramayana , by Laura Gibbs Example: Shiva crushing Ravana with a mountain

When it comes to making progress within yourself and increasing your mental capacity, having a growth mindset is essential. The only true limit of one's abilities when you stop striving to achieve with what's given to you and what you created over time by yourself. I enjoy this article about fixed mindsets versus growth mindsets, as it definitely can be applied to the average college student. Those who struggle with self esteem would feel that if their intelligence was locked to a certain level, it explains why they cannot achieve what they are searching for in life because they would rather assume they are beneath their peers and gain the necessary knowledge to make their dreams a reality. With a growth mindset, failure is nothing but fuel for one to work harder and gain the abilities to get over whatever adversities that may come your way. I personally agree with the idea that a growth mindset surpasses a fixed mindset, because holding a growth mindset allows for one to open...

Weapons of the Gods is an interesting topic to me because a recurring trope I've seen in media is the use of a modern-day military searching for ancient weapons to get an edge against their enemies, and I have never seen the use of celestial weapons from Indian epics in these stories. My goal would be to write my own story of a hunt for an ancient weapon that could turn the tide in a war, maybe something like the Vajra . Indra is a god that sticks out to me as he holds the same role as Zeus and Thor, but simply in another region. I feel that his origin story and meeting with the other thunder gods would make for a great story in a more realistic setting, like the captain of a sports team versus other high schools, a story built off the rivalry between legends. While I don't hold much knowledge on Indra outside of a brief skim of his article, the equal standing between the thunder gods and my knowledge of the other two would be used in a tournament arc-style plot. The God of Lo...

EDIT: You can find the latest version of this story on my portfolio . In Night City, anything can happen. Those who are hungry, ambitious, and ruthless, can claw their way to the top and become a legend amongst legends. But staying on top takes more than power, as one alpha can easily be toppled by another with the tides of time. The true rulers of the city, corpos who follow no law and no humane line of morality, crush any and all who oppose their profits and influence. But the existence of these pillars of greed allow for those at the bottom to chip away and grab their own fortunes from those who dictate their daily lives. For the citizens brave enough to take this risk, fixers running the underground find jobs and send them out to the right mercs, taking a slice of the pie as a consultant fee. Enter Dexter DeShawn, a notorious fixer with a past that veers those with experience away from him, but a reputation drawing in all who are desperate to make a quick buck. V, an upcoming name ...

In the story of the Crocodile and the Monkey's Heart , compiled in a book by Marie L. Shedlock, it is interesting how at first glance one may see the monkey as the main character, but from a practical standpoint the crocodile is also a character who has done no wrong. As a husband he wished to provide for his wife, and as his wife was a carnivore by nature who consumed animals, he simply wanted to please her. While the monkey is easily sided with because no one wants the monkey to die, in terms of the food chain the crocodile is just trying to be a predator who can catch their prey, although rather than using the usual method of hunting he attempts to employ some wits instead. I could see this plot being rewritten as a comedy show for television where the crocodile and monkey meet under unfortunate circumstances or a misunderstanding, and end up becoming friends even with their opposite natures. The story is riveting because as a reader I wanted to know right away whether the croco...

 I'll be reading the version Tiny Tales from the Ramayana  since being an entirely new idea for this semester seems interesting and having bite-sized stories allows me to get a taste of every tale and figure out which ones would pull me in deeper to read more on my own.  The Lord of Lanka: The Rise and Fall of a Demon King  and  Vishvamitra: The King Who Became an Ascetic  are the comics that pique my interest the most, with a chronicle of a fallen demon king having a cool title by nature, and the rise of a king to a spiritual leader also seems heavily interesting. Ancient Technology - Atlantis and India  and Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology #27  seem cool because I'm wondering what they'll cover about Atlantis, and Crash Course is just always an enjoyable watch. I added this image of Hayagriva and Brahma because I'm curious what's going on in the photo since it seems like one is blessing the other with an object of some sort. H...