Part of Me

Can't separate the dark parts from the light - this is how I became who I am today. I was hit, I was kicked on the ground while I was bleeding my last breath out. I know the pain deep enough to call him an old friend. You all have no idea what I've been through and how can I walk tall again. Every drop of poison made me stronger than I could have ever imagined. I'm something more. Fear looked me in the eyes and ran away. Like you will do. Stephen King calls me for advice on how to put down the inner enemy. Eminem's lyrics brought me back to life a couple of times. Get away from me if you want to take my thoughts and feelings to warm your boring nights. I believe in my role and in my faith over your daydreams. True strength means you keep going without legs. A smile has power when the heart got badly broken long ago. Why am I still on this doomed planet Earth? I should have been gone some time ago. Club 27 betrayed me. What am I going to do with 38? I'm lost inside. Nobody can predict. Death wants to delay his dance with me as long as he can. Never mind, I've got things to do. Lines to write, fires to start.

Are you listening? You'll always be one step behind me. You praise the Dark Knight, yet his silence is a scream compared to mine. Chester taught me the true meaning of being numb. He was my better half, just like Brandon - both left me alone way too early. I had to swallow the choke to be able to wake up the next morning. My limitless fantasy was a bloody crime I was sentenced to life for. I'm not sorry. Never sorry - like Jeremy sings it. No more chasing, gave up forcing too. Haters are going to lick the screen after clicking on my photo. I met the endless shadow sides of being this kind of sensitive. I know you before you open that mouth full of lies. Your lack of talent ain't my fault. The industry can lock me out. People can ignore what I've done. I won't ever second-guess my choices again. Artists should always create for their own pleasure, never for the masses. Do you know what triggers me? Fake women like Megan, dumb crowds, being loud without meaning, forced arguments, being rushed, inauthentic people, disrespect for women, and animal abuse. Can't forgive those.

What flows, flows. What crashes, crashes. I only have space and energy for the people and things that are meant for me. I'm an intense and unstoppable force. I'm now ready to own it. God became a part of me. From now on, even karma is afraid to harm me. What's my secret to escaping this human rollercoaster? God wanted to be my companion. I got the gift of the intimacy of being fully understood by the Supreme Creator. I'm an open book to those who love me as I am, doing my thing. They would never want to control my fire. All they need is to be near it. As long as it lasts. I'm for real. If you are not, then you are about to lose. I was broken so badly that I became unbreakable. You can find my name under survivor in every dictionary. How about you? I'm crazy to everyone who can't manipulate me no more. I have no plan. I just walk forward on my path. Can't explain space magic to you earthly beings who try to photoshop your personalities.

No more bitter taste, no more Mr.Brightside. I won't let myself become any of you. I was born to be the upgraded version. I'm willing to climb for the view. You are not useless, if you lighten the burdens of another, as Dickens said. My religion is to do no harm. I can feel all the pain of this world and from all the others around. To understand me, you must swim in the sour tears which drowned me. Not afraid to die. I was terrified to live. But I'm over that now. I'm just a soul spark with a heavy task to do. Writing is bleeding on paper. Raging on this keyboard. Like anyone cares. Well, I do.

your soul Joker,

Kata The Nomad Writer Screenwriter

Applause, Die 4 Me!

Music will always be there for me. Whenever I need the inspiration to write, whenever I feel I don't want to go through things that don't kill me but make me stronger anymore, whenever I fall in love, whenever a memory knocks on my mind, whenever I enjoy myself to a degree, whenever I walk between these worlds, whenever something inside me just clicks, and I realize that I don't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again. I won't feel bad for making decisions most people are afraid of. I'm responsible for making the best out of the rest. What I think of myself is a lot more critical than those comments on my life from people who have never truly lived. I'm still here for a reason.

Good sense of humor, a dirty mind, and a beautiful heart. Deadly combination. Honest, funny, laid back, sober, has a fabulous vocabulary, eats pizza, and lets you touch her without marrying her. Kinda sexy, surprisingly wise for her age, yet forever a kid inside, and always saying the lifting up words. Just a few things about me.

I write because that's my talent. Writing keeps me on the ground when life and death wish to take me back to the clouds. I'm going there soon, but until then, I type the sh*t out of these keyboards. I want to interview those who make me think and feel something new. There are too many magical people on this doomed planet Earth. I need to know them.

your soul spark filled with wonders,

Kata The Nomad

Victor & Igor in P!nk

This is officially my favorite film made on the Frankenstein story. Mary Shelley's 'modern Prometheus' got my writer's eye a long time ago, and this movie pictures perfectly what I thought the visual and emotional push should be. Hats off to the creators of 'Victor Frankenstein' (2015). Igor's perspective is a captivating point of view. What's the greatest motivation to do anything at all? Love? Fame? Knowledge? Health? Wealth? Your call to choose.  

I have grown into an adult who befriends radical people. McAvoy portrays Victor with brilliant energy and elegance. Radcliffe shines the haunting light of his talent again. I enjoyed this piece of cinematic art to a fine degree. But is death truly an obstacle? We are going to find out. What if we just upgrade? I'd like to believe that.

I couldn't sleep a minute last night. I had too many ideas to write down. My mind kept spinning around about this world and the next. I have seen all of the previous lives in a few hours. Imagination has always been on my side. I was born to share the courage to fight for who we were meant to become. Nothing is impossible. It just takes more time to achieve it. I'm only impressed by those who won't stop trying.

I find it fascinating how we perform our best version during the heaviest turbulence of life. Like love at first sight. Do you think that's the reason why we keep on going on bumpy roads instead of sleeping on the safety net? I love it when I'm feverishly into writing something. 

As an engaging surprise, I'm listening to P!nk's new album 'Trustfall' and I have to say she's finally back. I missed her voice and some lyrics that could resonate with me in my shoes right now. Two songs made me cry. That was the best thing in a while. Thank you, Alecia. September 8th girls - as we both are. Life's magic strikes again. 

What do you think of our short time here on planet Earth? Are we soul sparks with an eternal & internal journey to experience? Where do we truly belong? 

your soul doctor,

Kata The Nomad Writer/Screenwriter

OSCARS 95

As a kid, I thought I'll be in the elite group of the Oscars' 84th nominees. Just because I was born in 1984. That would have been epic. I was in a dark phase in my life back in 2012. Thank god, I wasn't even near any nomination. I haven't even finished an English language script until 2013. I had to go through a few transformations before I wrote my first masterpiece. Now I have a feeling about the 96th or the 99th. Tell me about predictions! We are going to see.

I want to honor those I chose to win the 95th Oscar in their category.

Best Picture: Top Gun: Maverick

Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Farrell

Actor in a Supporting Role: Barry Keoghan

Actress in a Leading Role: Michelle Yeoh

Actress in a Supporting Role: Kerry Condon

Animated Feature Film: Turning Red

Cinematography: Elvis

Costume Design: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Directing: Martin McDonagh

Documentary Feature Film: All That Breathes

Documentary Short Film: The Elephant Whisperers

Film Editing: Top Gun: Maverick / Eddie Hamilton

International Feature Film: The Quiet Girl / Ireland

Makeup and Hairstyling: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Music (Original Score): The Banshees of Inisherin

Music (Original Song): Naatu Naatu from RRR

Production Design: Elvis

Animated Short Film: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse

Live Action Short Film: An Irish Goodbye

Sound: Top Gun: Maverick

Visual Effects: Top Gun: Maverick

WRITING (Adapted Screenplay): Living by Kazuo Ishiguro

WRITING (Original Screenplay): The Banshees of Inisherin

your oscar girl,

Kata The Nomad Writer

Somvati Amavasya & Maha Sivaratri

Today is Somvati Amavasya, and yesterday was Maha Sivaratri. What do they mean, and why do I celebrate them? I wanted to write about something beautiful today. (I took out my poison tooth last time.)

Somvati Amavasya is perfect for me - timing, place, and circumstances - they all match today. Introspection and purification are necessary for each individual who walks the path of self-realization. It's new moon day, observed every month when the moon is not visible in the sky. Yet, today is extraordinary because of our ancestors. It is said that their spirit comes down to earth to bless their descendants. Meaning: us.

I believe it is natural to seek the blessings of our ancestors in some way. Offering prayers (flowers and fruits, scents and sweets, too) to our beloved god and ancestors can lift our souls. Respect and gratitude are the most purifying emotions (or mindsets) today. Whatever they have done to the family before us, and however they have lived - it was at their best knowledge and goodwill. 

Spiritual practices are a positive impact on any day, but today is unique. Offerings, meditation, and charity can bring peace, prosperity, and happiness. 

Maha Sivaratri means something to those who worship Lord Siva in some ways. He is the topmost devotee of Lord Visnu, so we should bother. I like Lord Siva to a healthy degree. His task and personality are something to learn from. I want to see him performing Tandav, maybe some other life I did witness his dance. It's the darkest night of the month, but it has an important meaning for married couples - like Siva & Sakti. Siva and Parvati - are symbols of love, power, and togetherness. They are two forms of one energy. This is the true and ancient way of that famous 'twin flame'.

I had to share these with you. I hope you see the possibility to grow. 

your writer soul,

Kata The Nomad

Reboots and Bogus

Hard to impress. That's what some say about me. It's true. I'm not the one who falls for fake love. You can't deceive me even if you think so. I got offline for the reason of people's non-stop bullshit. Fabricated lives they keep on representing. They cry about how unfair life is, yet they won't lift a finger to change it. Spurious love of those needy girlfriends who all want something from me. Attention, mostly.

I'm letting out a tiny spark of the poison tooth today. I laughed hard at the news like that famous 'twin flame' burnt out already. A relationship based on sex is doomed to end the ugly way. Big words too soon - the harder they fall. Miss Fox screams for being objectified all the time, yet she's said to be the bright star of any room. The way she acts is the school example of trying too hard & overshare. Miss Hilton has never been the sharpest knife, but this lie about her only pretending to be a 'dumb blonde' got me. I think the level she's at can not be invented. 

I want to see women with talent. I encourage all the girls to shine through the curtains of these fictitious, sheer-dressed, cheap-shot celebrities. You are more than them. Let the real you be seen! You can do anything, and you are destined to achieve more. Trust me.

Writing is about letting out the truth, the bloody reality check. I am with you. I know exactly what you've been through. We are here to outgrow the mock shadows of what a 21st-century woman should be. Intelligence is the new black.

your nomad soul,

Kata

Writing a Screenplay 2.0

Beginner or not, you have to keep learning! This is the first lesson I can provide you. A screenwriter is just like any kind of writer - a student forever. You have to read posts on how to do this craft. You must know exactly how to format a screenplay and create a perfect logline/synopsis/treatment. There's no easy way. You are going to sweat it all out. Trust me, it's worth it.

I thought at first that I can escape using any screenwriting software, but of course, I can not. It is a must. Seriously. You can find free ones and trial versions until you can afford one. Mine is Arc Studio Pro, and I'm satisfied with it. Easy to use and edit. You have to register with an e-mail address, and you can write 2 scripts with it for free. Endless editing of this two, also no page limit. The ASP desktop version is available for both Windows/Mac.

You have to master writing a logline, an outline, and elements of a script. /dialogue, characters, scenes, structure, theme, etc./

Beyond these basics starts true creativity. Are you ready?

You can learn how to share your idea/self/memory/experience/etcetera in a screenplay that blows other people away when they read it.

Pushing others' imagination means that you can reach your limit each and every time you grab that keyboard.

Commit to your dream, commit to yourself, commit to your craft!

You can read screenwriting books if you want but my way is to watch movies like crazy and outline them. I read great scripts instead of books. What is available online - I use. 

your mad hatter.

Kata The Nomad

Finding Your Voice 1.0

Your voice grows as you grow. I was different at every step of this life. Yet, some things won't change. I've always been a rebel with many causes, and it won't stop, just like a hundred times before. My personality and mindset have evolved, but my heart stayed wild and authentic. What I've always been genuinely curious about is my strength now. Who I am as a human being became clear to me. I was born to make you feel something again. I came down here to force you to think deeper again. It's always been confusing what's real.

Finding your voice as a writer is similar. It expands with the years and experiences. You begin with a book of ideas, then one day, you wake up, and every dream you can remember becomes a short story. Daydreaming is part of this job, too. Each moment of creativity counts. A good movie, a great song, or a new company - put it down on paper/type it down on a keyboard. How does it make you feel? Why you?

The stories I write generally focus on survival and unexpected love. No, not that one. No fluffy unicorns and pink farts. They are bloody, passionate, and full of fire, and you are willing to tear yourself apart for that kind of love. My protagonists struggle against reality while learning to find their path. Each scar made me see myself clearer. My characters have actual problems like you and me. The worlds I create are from within. Half of those are unconscious memories. Allies and foes come along just like in this life.

Find things /or people/ that make you want to write! Yes, daily. Read books and scripts, and watch movies! Keep networking with others /even if it seems like a pain in the ass sometimes/! I needed a break from everyone, but it never meant that I was gone for good! I'm a natural-born entertainer and a weird combo of an introverted writer and an extrovert singer. Never boring, baby.

your nomad soul,

Kata The Writer

Split Snow

Writing a review on one of my favorite films of all time: SPLIT /2016/. James McAvoy did his most remarkable celluloid performance in this. I literally went speechless after watching it. I can still enjoy it to a degree, that it should come with a reward. The reason why we do what we do - every screenwriter's dream and goal is to give birth to a masterpiece like this.

I wasn't a fan of M. Night Shyamalan's work until Split came out. He caught my attention with Unbreakable, but I was waiting for something more of my kind to appear. His way of telling stories is like an outsider. He is a witness. But with Split and Glass, he has entered the arena of the wicked. He's playing on our field now.

What is your dark material to share with this damned planet Earth?

The material world certainly has its doomed taste, yet you can use it in your favor.

Snowing keeps on amazing me. The perfect water crystals on my gloved palm. They melt into nothingness. Just a few seconds and they are gone for good. Similar to us as being human bodies in the palm of time.

your writer soul,

Kata The Nomad

Outline 1.0

A new practice I do is writing a movie outline. If you are not a screenwriter it probably won't tell you a damn thing. The insiders share the method by the book: story idea > notes > script outline > script. Well, this was a first for me. My way of screenwriting is different, but I wanted to learn something new.

The practice is to choose a movie to outline, preferably one in the same genre in which you like to write. The lesson said to pick movies after 1990 because it is easier to break those down into acts, sequences, etc. I did the outline for 'The Birds' (1963) yesterday. Found it reasonably simple. Not that Mr.Hitchcock was a straightforward fellow. It was interesting enough.

You have to write a brief summary of what you see in each scene, beginning with the location, daytime or night, and only the major parts of the scenes. 

I heard a fine line which I must share with you all:

If your story doesn't interest people in prose form, it's unlikely to in a screenplay.

What's your opinion on this?

My method is not a secret: I dive right into writing the script with only bare bones or not even that. I enjoy playing with the unknown. I have an idea, and I'm rolling with it just getting it out. My imagination and experiences dictate the story as it goes.

Writing an outline while watching a movie is fun. I'm getting the hang of it. It shows you what a scene needs to include. Questions come up to my mind:

What is the setting? 

How many characters are there, and who are they?

What are the consequences of the scene that will lead to another scene?

I recommend for every screenwriter: practice outlining!

your soul writer,

Kata The Nomad