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    Discover the vibrant world of Indonesian writers through the latest updates curated from global media outlets, thoughtfully indexed to bring you regular and engaging coverage, ensuring you stay connected to the pulse of the literary scene. Explore with us as we delve into the rich narratives and captivating stories of Indonesian writers, presented with the utmost professionalism.


    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Jan 10, 2026

    What could be more terrifying than a devil who speaks the truth?



    Literary Hub / What Media Says
    Jan 08, 2026

    Announcing the 2026 class of Periplus fellows!



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Jan 01, 2026

    2025 Headliners: In Case You Missed It



    Clarkesworld / Writing
    Jan 01, 2026

    The Desolate Order of the Head in the Water



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Dec 28, 2025

    This is IDWRITERS, speaking through its stats: Top Pages & Searches 2025



    The Brussels Review / Writing
    Dec 25, 2025

    The Caretaker of Tears



    The Brussels Review / What Media Says
    Dec 25, 2025

    Lia Tjokro | TBR Winter 2025



    Porch Litmag / Writing
    Dec 24, 2025

    A House That Waited



    Eksentrika / As Seen On
    Dec 10, 2025

    GTLF 2025: Palestinian Poetry, Indie Bookshops And The Truth



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Dec 09, 2025

    Malam Seribu Jahanam



    Asian Movie Pulse / All Things Books
    Dec 05, 2025

    Kamila Andini Expands Creative Horizons With New Feature and Major Netflix Adaptation



    Kompas.id / All Things Books
    Dec 04, 2025

    What Indonesian Films to Watch in 2026?



    RRI / All Things Books
    Dec 03, 2025

    Netflix to Adapt Three Dee Lestari Novels into Original Series



    PEN America / All Things Books
    Dec 02, 2025

    Announcing the 2026 PEN America Grant Winners



    Variety / All Things Books
    Dec 01, 2025

    Reza Rahadian, Dian Sastrowardoyo Lead Yosep Anggi Noen’s ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’



    Tempo English / All Things Books
    Dec 01, 2025

    Art & Culture Indonesia’s Acclaimed Novel ‘Laut Bercerita’ Adapted into Feature Film for Global Audiences



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 22, 2025

    Exploring stories and their reasons with Xu Xi



    Gulf Today / What Media Says
    Nov 18, 2025

    Encourage writing among children: Indonesian author



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Nov 18, 2025

    Writing Against the Sky: Thirteen Women from Bandung Turn Restlessness into Resistance



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    Nov 18, 2025

    In Ratih Kumala’s ‘Koloni’, the revolution is tiny and female



    Kompas.id / What Media Says
    Nov 17, 2025

    Leila S Chudori, Writing Those Who Are Silenced



    Asia Today / As Seen On
    Nov 14, 2025

    JILF 2025: A Global Forum of Writers Blending Intellect and Emotion



    Sharjah 24 / As Seen On
    Nov 14, 2025

    Developing children’s independent reading tastes at SIBF 2025



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Nov 14, 2025

    The Jakarta Post’s Notes from In-Between spotlights role of stories in a fragmented world



    Variety / All Things Books
    Nov 11, 2025

    Indonesian Hit ‘Jumbo’ Team Reunites for Live-Action Adaptation ‘Na Willa’



    Asian Review of Books / As Seen On
    Nov 10, 2025

    Letter from the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival



    Bookseller / All Things Books
    Nov 10, 2025

    Europa Editions snaps up Intan Paramaditha’s new novel



    RRI / As Seen On
    Nov 06, 2025

    The 51st Anniversary of the Jakarta Arts Council Novel Competition



    AMUST / All Things Books
    Nov 04, 2025

    My Harimau King: Annie McCann’s cultural milestone for Australian kids



    Bandung Bergerak / All Things Books
    Nov 04, 2025

    Rewriting The Nation: How Literature Challenges Biased Histories and Reviews Indonesia’s Silenced Voice



    Omong-Omong Media / As Seen On
    Nov 02, 2025

    Resisting Voices of Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2025



    Mekong Review / Writing
    Nov 01, 2025

    The murder of Affan Kurniawan



    SBS / What Media Says
    Oct 31, 2025

    Lizzie Chan’s heartfelt outpouring inspires her poetry and brought her to Australian Poetry Slam 2025



    The College of Arts & Sciences / All Things Books
    Oct 29, 2025

    Indonesian women created a political voice through gendered care work



    SBS / What Media Says
    Oct 29, 2025

    Creativity and Comedy: Skye Cusack on Forging Your Own Path



    RRI / As Seen On
    Oct 27, 2025

    Indonesia Promotes Literary Diplomacy Through BRICS Literature Award

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