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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.


    International Publishers Association / What Media Says
    Feb 26, 2015

    Ayu Utami: Do Publishers Still Matter for Authors?



    Publishing Perspectives / As Seen On
    Feb 18, 2015

    The Lontar Foundation Publishes Modern Indonesian Classics



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Feb 16, 2015

    The Murmuring of Young Writers



    PopMatters / As Seen On
    Feb 16, 2015

    Clove Cigarettes and Indonesian Books: An Armchair Traveler’s Pleasure



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Jan 19, 2015

    Worlds-Within-Worlds: A Testimonial



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Jan 14, 2015

    Kitab Omong Kosong (The Book of Nonsense) by Seno Gumira Ajidarma



    Text Publishing Blog / As Seen On
    Jan 08, 2015

    Some 2015 Highlights, from Text Staff



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Jan 01, 2015

    Nh. Dini’s Modernity



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Dec 31, 2014

    No Hiatus for One Talented Young Indonesian Writer



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    Dec 24, 2014

    I, Indonesia



    World Literature Today / As Seen On
    Dec 23, 2014

    75 Notable Translations of 2014



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Dec 21, 2014

    Sitor Situmorang, senior Indonesian writer, dies aged 91



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Dec 02, 2014

    Indonesia’s Literary Legions Prep for Next Year’s Frankfurt Book Fair



    Indonesia Expat / As Seen On
    Dec 01, 2014

    Indonesia’s Opportunity At 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair



    Research Gate / All Things Books
    Dec 01, 2014

    Situated Testimonies, a Review by Manneke Budiman



    Jakarta Globe / All Things Books
    Nov 27, 2014

    Author Laksmi Pamuntjak Recounts Culinary Spice of Life



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 21, 2014

    Veteran writers win Khatulistiwa awards



    Conversation / Writing
    Nov 21, 2014

    The Look of Silence and Indonesia’s dark mirror



    Wall Street Journal / As Seen On
    Nov 21, 2014

    Indonesia’s First User-Generated Film Something to Percolate Over



    Wall Street Journal / All Things Books
    Nov 18, 2014

    A Tale of Traveling Tastebuds in Laksmi Pamuntjak’s Latest Novel



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Nov 16, 2014

    9 dari Nadira (9 from Nadira) by Leila S. Chudori – Part 2



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 10, 2014

    BookWORM – Intan Paramaditha: Escaping her comfort zone



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Nov 10, 2014

    9 dari Nadira (9 from Nadira) by Leila S. Chudori



    Tempo English / As Seen On
    Nov 03, 2014

    The Gathering of Writers



    Southeast Asia Globe / As Seen On
    Oct 30, 2014

    Putting the Word Out



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Oct 13, 2014

    Notes from the Field: Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2014



    Pontas – Latest News / As Seen On
    Oct 13, 2014

    A Frankfurt to remember: round up of news, anecdotes, friends and firsts



    ABC Radio National / What Media Says
    Oct 06, 2014

    Ubud Writers & Readers Festival: The four ages of Indonesian literature



    Peril / What Media Says
    Oct 05, 2014

    Melbourne Writers Festival inaugural Asia-Pacific Writers Forum: Part 3



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Sep 24, 2014

    Dewi Lestari to Fly the Flag at World’s Biggest Book Festival



    Peril / What Media Says
    Sep 21, 2014

    Melbourne Writers Festival’s inaugural Asia-Pacific Writers Forum: Part 1



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Sep 15, 2014

    Intan Paramaditha: In between two worlds



    Projecting Indonesia / What Media Says
    Sep 14, 2014

    An Exclusive Interview with Zubaidah Djohar, the writer of “Building a Boat In Paradise: Feminist Literature Resist Forgetting”



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Sep 08, 2014

    Elisabeth Oktofani: Exploring the world of ‘bule’ hunters



    Dalang Publishing / Translations
    Sep 03, 2014

    The Tale of the Bearded Turtle



    Relindonesia / What Media Says
    Aug 30, 2014

    The ‘conversion’ of Sindhunata

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