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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 Globe / As Seen On
    May 26, 2014

    A Look Into Makassar’s Literary Culture



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Apr 28, 2014

    Kate Griffin: Taking literature to a new level



    San Francisco Examiner / What Media Says
    Apr 24, 2014

    Publisher brings Indonesian literature to light



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Apr 06, 2014

    Indonesian books, crossing continents



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Apr 06, 2014

    Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: How serious is Indonesia in promoting its culture, literature?



    Publishing Perspectives / As Seen On
    Apr 01, 2014

    Jakarta’s ASEAN Literary Festival Spotlights Regional Realities



    Personal Blog / As Seen On
    Jan 31, 2014

    A Proud, Strong Woman



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jan 20, 2014

    Khatulistiwa Award winner’s commitment to the writing process



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jan 09, 2014

    ‘SAIA’: Djenar Maesa Ayu’s spontaneous celebration



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Nov 28, 2013

    Agustinus Wibowo: Learning By Traveling



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Nov 27, 2013

    Literary award gives nod to historically themed work



    National Geographic / What Media Says
    Nov 12, 2013

    Literary Magic in Bali



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 12, 2013

    Linda Christanty: A flair for storytelling



    DAWN / As Seen On
    Nov 03, 2013

    In Indonesia: discovering the literature



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Oct 31, 2013

    ‘Women of Letters’ revives lost art with new voices



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Oct 27, 2013

    Evenings with (reluctant) literary masters



    Asian Books Blog / As Seen On
    Oct 15, 2013

    Dredging up the Dark Past: Indonesian Writers at Ubud



    PEN America / As Seen On
    Sep 09, 2013

    Annie Tucker on Translating Eka Kurniawan



    IIAS / What Media Says
    Sep 01, 2013

    Afrizal Malna: techniques of writing and bodily encounters with urban space



    Personal Blog / As Seen On
    Aug 11, 2013

    Women to Read: New Voices



    Whiteboard Journal / What Media Says
    Aug 08, 2013

    Architecture and Literature with Avianti Armand



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 26, 2013

    Murder most beautiful, and poems of Putu Oka Sukanta



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2013

    Ahmad Fuadi: Freedom in writing



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2013

    Putu Oka Sukanta and poetry from prison



    Secret {W} Business / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2013

    Interview with Entrepreneur Khairani Barokka



    Publishing Perspectives / As Seen On
    Jul 16, 2013

    Indonesia as Frankfurt Book Fair Guest of Honor in 2015



    Rappler / What Media Says
    Jul 09, 2013

    Meeting Pramoedya, seeing the past



    Rappler / What Media Says
    Jul 02, 2013

    The passion of Pramoedya



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jun 23, 2013

    Makassar writers festival to open next week



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Jun 15, 2013

    My Jakarta: Okky Madasari, Best-Selling Novelist



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    May 31, 2013

    Afrizal Malna: Encountering poet



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Mar 10, 2013

    Unlocking Indonesia Through An Exploration of Its Literature



    Personal Blog / As Seen On
    Feb 26, 2013

    Mentors for Writers



    Cordite Poetry Review / As Seen On
    Dec 29, 2012

    Notes about the INDONESIA Special Issue



    Cordite Poetry Review / As Seen On
    Dec 29, 2012

    Crossing Bloodlines



    Nation Multimedia / What Media Says
    Nov 19, 2012

    Interview: Gender facts in fiction

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