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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.


    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 17, 2017

    Agustinus Wibowo: Making peace with identities



    The Economist / All Things Books
    Jul 13, 2017

    Riding high: The secrets of Indonesia’s finest novelist



    Personal Blog / What Media Says
    Jul 12, 2017

    Bernard Batubara: On Stories, Love, and Heartbreaks



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jun 17, 2017

    The long life of short stories



    Asian Correspondent / As Seen On
    Jun 08, 2017

    50 years on: Indonesia to host Asean literary festival in August



    April Magazine / What Media Says
    Jun 07, 2017

    Laksmi Pamuntjak: literary force of Indonesia talks of female ambiguity and “Asian literature” in the West



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jun 05, 2017

    A tale of two Sulawesi writers: Talent vs hard work



    IDWRITERS / Translations
    Jun 04, 2017

    The Golden Shackle



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 29, 2017

    The literary light from the east



    Complete Review / All Things Books
    May 28, 2017

    Paper Boats by Dee Lestari



    UWRF News / What Media Says
    May 26, 2017

    Q&A with Azri Zakkiyah, UWRF16 Emerging Writer and EWF Speaker



    IDWRITERS / Story
    May 24, 2017

    Tiffany Tsao: On working with Norman for Asymptote



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    May 23, 2017

    Negeri Kabut



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    May 22, 2017

    Examining Indonesia’s collective trauma



    IDWRITERS / Translations
    May 21, 2017

    Mediate My Football



    Kitaab / What Media Says
    May 19, 2017

    The Lounge Chair Interview: 10 Questions with Eka Kurniawan



    Magdalene / Writing
    May 19, 2017

    Being a Writer While Young and Female in Indonesia



    IDWRITERS / Writing
    May 18, 2017

    Foreword from Makassar International Writers Festival



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 17, 2017

    Makassar Writers Festival aims to unite in diversity



    Inquirer.net / As Seen On
    May 15, 2017

    Alumni of Iowa’s famous international writers program hold Manila reunion



    UWRF News / As Seen On
    May 07, 2017

    Five Minutes With… Pam Allen



    Bali Advertiser / All Things Books
    May 05, 2017

    Drought by Iwan Simatupang



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    May 04, 2017

    What do you have to sacrifice to be a “grown up”?



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Apr 30, 2017

    Remembering the legacy of Pramoedya Ananta Toer



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Apr 27, 2017

    Putu Oka Sukanta Hopes New Book Will Reveal Truth Behind 1965 Tragedy



    Publishers Weekly / As Seen On
    Apr 27, 2017

    Powerhouse Spanish Agency Pontas Literary Marks 25 Years



    Wacana – Faculty of Humanities UI / Papers
    Apr 24, 2017

    An early story of Kho Ping Hoo



    NOW!Jakarta / All Things Books
    Apr 22, 2017

    Indonesian Literature in Translation



    Disability Visibility Project / What Media Says
    Apr 19, 2017

    Interview with writer/artist Khairani Barokka



    Seattle Times / As Seen On
    Apr 15, 2017

    Amazon expands its literary horizons, making big imprint in translation niche



    Asymptote / As Seen On
    Apr 14, 2017

    Weekly Dispatches from the Frontlines of World Literature



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Apr 14, 2017

    Beauty is a Wound by Eka Kurniawan



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Apr 10, 2017

    Poet Chairil Anwar promoted to become national hero



    Jakarta Globe / All Things Books
    Apr 07, 2017

    Director Hanung Bramantyo Inspired by Classic Indonesian Literature in ‘Kartini’



    VICE / All Things Books
    Apr 03, 2017

    Sabda Armandio Tries To Step Out Of The Shadow Of His Alter Ego With A New Detective Novel



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    Apr 03, 2017

    ‘Enchanting Tales from Indonesia’

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