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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
    Mar 16, 2015

    Iksaka Banu: Playing with History



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Mar 10, 2015

    Southeast Asia’s Brightest Voices to Flock to Jakarta



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Feb 26, 2015

    Indonesian authors to be highlighted in Frankfurt



    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



    PopMatters / As Seen On
    Feb 16, 2015

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



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Feb 16, 2015

    The Murmuring of Young Writers



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Jan 19, 2015

    Worlds-Within-Worlds: A Testimonial



    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



    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



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 21, 2014

    Veteran writers win Khatulistiwa awards



    Wall Street Journal / As Seen On
    Nov 21, 2014

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



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 10, 2014

    BookWORM – Intan Paramaditha: Escaping her comfort zone



    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



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

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



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Oct 13, 2014

    Notes from the Field: Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2014



    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



    Relindonesia / What Media Says
    Aug 30, 2014

    The ‘conversion’ of Sindhunata



    Personal Blog / As Seen On
    Aug 07, 2014

    Translating Indonesian Literature: Promoting Culture, Spreading Ideas, Fostering Change



    Personal Blog / What Media Says
    Jul 08, 2014

    Sindhunata



    Tempo English / What Media Says
    Jun 17, 2014

    Being Feminist And Muslim Is Not Contradiction



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jun 08, 2014

    Rewriting the story of 1965



    UWRF News / What Media Says
    Jun 01, 2014

    Announcement: 15 Indonesian Emerging Writers Selected for UWRF 2014



    LEAP+ / What Media Says
    Jun 01, 2014

    Could Pangeran Siahaan be the New Voice of Indonesia’s Youth?

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