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Ten Indonesian Writers selected for Emerging Writers Program

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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival


In this article: Andina Dwifatma Cicilia Oday Dee Lestari Dias Novita Wuri Faisal Oddang Norman Erikson Pasaribu Putu Juli Sastrawan Rio Johan


Originally published in UWRF News.

Apr 30, 2024
Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati is thrilled to announce the talented Indonesian writers selected for the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2024 Emerging Writers Program. From 449 submissions, ten Indonesian writers were chosen by the curating team of literary figures Dee Lestari, Faisal Oddang, and Putu Juli Sastrawan for their exceptional and original stories. These writers will now participate in a mentorship program, including the publication of their work in the annual anthology and being featured at the 2024 Festival this October.

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