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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.


    NOW!Jakarta / What Media Says
    Jan 07, 2021

    A Literary Interview with Laksmi Pamuntjak, Celebrated Indonesian Novelist



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jan 02, 2021

    Bye 2020 & Cheers to a healthy New Year



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Dec 29, 2020

    Online literary festivals connect people around the world



    International Publishers Association / As Seen On
    Dec 01, 2020

    IPA Presents Two Panels about Digital Publishing and Accessibility at Jakarta Festival



    Liminal Magazine / What Media Says
    Nov 16, 2020

    Interview #154 — Tiffany Tsao



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 09, 2020

    Eka Kurniawan: A modest literary star



    Electric Literature / What Media Says
    Nov 06, 2020

    7 Literary Translators You Need to Know



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Nov 04, 2020

    Singapore Writers Festival beams in literary stars



    Peoples Dispatch / What Media Says
    Sep 21, 2020

    The Lekra Spirit Lives: Martin Aleida on Indonesia’s Revolutionary Cultural Group



    Netherlandsandyou.nl / What Media Says
    Sep 17, 2020

    Interview with Indonesian Author Eka Kurniawan



    Coconuts / As Seen On
    Sep 15, 2020

    KEMBALI20: Kevin Kwan, Oka Rusmini, Eka Kurniawan, and other great speakers you should see during ‘Rebuild Bali’ virtual festival



    Sydney Morning Herald / As Seen On
    Aug 28, 2020

    The poetic inspiration of a great novelist and his work



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Aug 25, 2020

    Ubud writers and food festivals to go online in October



    Libro.fm Blog / What Media Says
    Aug 14, 2020

    Translator Interview: Tiffany Tsao



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Aug 12, 2020

    Sapardi Djoko Damono’s book of never-before-seen poems for his wife released



    Bookseller / What Media Says
    Aug 06, 2020

    Bernard and Barokka named National Centre for Writing associate artists

    Poetry reading by Sapardi Djoko Damono at Jakarta, 1987

    Tempo English / What Media Says
    Aug 03, 2020

    He Never Betrayed Poetry



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 31, 2020

    Ajip Rosidi: A prolific author, spirited literary activist passes away



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 30, 2020

    Award-winning author Ajip Rosidi dead at 82



    Kompas.com / What Media Says
    Jul 20, 2020

    Icon of Indonesian Literature Sapardi Djoko Damono Passes Away



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 19, 2020

    Indonesian literary icon Sapardi Djoko Damono passes away at 80



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 19, 2020

    Lala Bohang explores the feminine in the fantastical



    Kompas.id / What Media Says
    Jul 18, 2020

    Ana Mustamin: Literature on the Counterflow Lane



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jul 17, 2020

    Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2020 postponed



    New Mandala / What Media Says
    Jul 07, 2020

    ‘That damned elusive pimpernel: Tan Malaka and the Patjar Merah stories



    Options / What Media Says
    May 12, 2020

    Author Q&A: Intan Paramaditha explores displacement, feminism and the road not taken in her choose-your-own adventure debut novel



    Wasafiri / What Media Says
    Mar 30, 2020

    Wasafiri Wonders: Khairani Barokka



    Antara / As Seen On
    Mar 22, 2020

    Rich themes of Indonesian poems, from struggle, love, to humor



    Antara / As Seen On
    Mar 08, 2020

    Deciphering Indonesia in its myriad shades through its female writers



    UWRF News / As Seen On
    Mar 05, 2020

    Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Unveils Its 2020 Theme: Mulat Sarira



    Guardian / What Media Says
    Mar 05, 2020

    Intan Paramaditha: ‘Travel was unattainable for me – I thought America only existed on TV’



    Asia House / What Media Says
    Mar 05, 2020

    Author Q&A: Intan Paramaditha, The Wandering



    Google Doodles / What Media Says
    Feb 29, 2020

    NH Dini’s 84th Birthday



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 29, 2020

    Google Doodle celebrates 84th birthday of literary legend NH Dini



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Feb 18, 2020

    Jakarta Content Con/Week coming in November



    Mascara Literary Review / What Media Says
    Feb 16, 2020

    On Scars and Flying Horses: Lara Norgaard in Conversation with Linda Christanty

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    Jul 24, 2026

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    Jul 23, 2026

    ‘Just don’t ask me about politics’: How an Indonesian epic warns against staying silent

    Jul 23, 2026

    A Jakarta childhood ends: Tari Lang bears witness to Indonesia’s 1965 bloodbath

    Jul 18, 2026

    Tari Lang’s ‘My Neighbour, The Dictator’ looks back at Suharto era

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