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    Dive into the lives and works of individual Indonesian writers with 'Writer Spotlights.' Curated news and articles from global media provide a focused look at the latest buzz surrounding these literary personalities. Stay connected to insightful coverage on the vibrant world of Indonesian authors.


    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Sep 11, 2017

    Martin Aleida: Voicing unheard voices



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Sep 11, 2017

    Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Set to Return With Over 150 Speakers



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Sep 11, 2017

    John McGlynn: The uphill climb for Indonesian literature



    Broadway World Indonesia / What Media Says
    Sep 08, 2017

    Agus Noor Talks His Creative Process, Directorial Myths and Possible Collaborations



    Huffington Post / As Seen On
    Sep 07, 2017

    Elizabeth Bryer on Translating Claudia Salazar Jiménez’s ‘Blood of the Dawn’



    Tempo English / As Seen On
    Sep 07, 2017

    Writer Tere Liye Complains Tax Income Rate, Sri Mulyani Answers



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Sep 07, 2017

    Famous Author Cuts Publisher Deal, Unveils Unfair Tax Structure for Writers



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Sep 05, 2017

    DKJ Literary Criticism Competition Sees Decline in Quality, Entries



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Sep 05, 2017

    Wiji Thukul biopic gets special award at Bulgarian film fest



    Publishers Weekly / As Seen On
    Sep 01, 2017

    PW Star Watch 2017 Finalists



    VICE / What Media Says
    Aug 31, 2017

    How To Break Into America As A Writer



    Dave Poems / What Media Says
    Aug 28, 2017

    Sandra Alland, Khairani Barokka and Daniel Sluman, eds., – Stairs and Whispers: D/deaf and Disabled Poets Write Back



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Aug 28, 2017

    Book worm: Melani Budianta: A reader of feminist literature works



    Asian Correspondent / As Seen On
    Aug 25, 2017

    Ubud Writers Festival to showcase Indonesian literature in October



    Asymptote / As Seen On
    Aug 25, 2017

    Weekly Dispatches from the Frontlines of World Literature – August 25, 2017



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Aug 25, 2017

    Jakarta event highlights Palestinian poems



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Aug 24, 2017

    Indonesia International Book Fair to Hit Jakarta This September



    IDWRITERS / As Seen On
    Aug 21, 2017

    Bumi Langit [R]evolusi: Bringing back local superheroes



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Aug 20, 2017

    Indonesia International Book Fair to return in September



    Asian Correspondent / As Seen On
    Aug 07, 2017

    Asean Literary Festival celebrates art, free speech and 50 years of regional cooperation



    Sideways Times / What Media Says
    Aug 06, 2017

    Disabled artists are out here: A conversation with Okka



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 31, 2017

    Oka Rusmini: Documenting lives of Balinese women



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 24, 2017

    Lily Yulianti Farid: For the love of writing



    Publishing Perspectives / As Seen On
    Jul 20, 2017

    Rights Interest Rising: Indonesian Publishers on International Trade



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 17, 2017

    Agustinus Wibowo: Making peace with identities



    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



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 29, 2017

    The literary light from the east



    UWRF News / What Media Says
    May 26, 2017

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



    Kitaab / What Media Says
    May 19, 2017

    The Lounge Chair Interview: 10 Questions with Eka Kurniawan



    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

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