How to write a Kurt Cobain Biography with Kelly Catlin

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Have you ever wondered if you could write a book, maybe a biography? Well I spoke to Kelly Catlin who did just that. Inspired by a family tragedy she decided to write a book about Kurt Cobain and wrote "Kurt Cobain - Forever in Bloom". Her book, Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom, offers a fresh and sensitive take on one of music’s most iconic and misunderstood figures.

Whether you’re a Nirvana fan, an aspiring biographer, or just curious about the creative process, this episode is full of honest, heartfelt insights.
Check out Kellys book: https://a.co/d/4QeUCO3

Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide and the death of Kurt Cobain. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please consider reaching out to a mental health professional or calling a suicide prevention hotline in your area. You're not alone.

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Chapters

1. Trigger warning (00:00:00)

2. Intro to Kelly and her book (00:00:53)

3. What led Kelly into writing (00:01:08)

4. How long does it take to write a book? (00:02:08)

5. Writing and not repeating yourself (00:03:35)

6. Taking criticism (00:05:12)

7. What inspired Kelly to write about Kurt Cobain? (00:05:41)

8. Who did Kelly speak to for the book? (00:09:40)

9. Writing a biography or making a documentary - how to conduct an interview with a sensitive topic (00:12:06)

10. The Gus Van Sant film Last Days (00:15:23)

11. What did Kelly learn about Kurt Cobain that surprised her? (00:16:03)

12. Did Nirvanas music inform the book? (00:19:27)

13. What did Kelly learn about suicide and mental health? (00:22:15)

14. What would Kurt Cobain think about social media? (00:25:17)

15. If Kelly could ask Kurt anything what would she ask? (00:27:03)

16. Kelly's favourite Nirvana song (00:29:22)

17. Another episode to listen to... (00:30:24)