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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.


    Peril / What Media Says
    Sep 09, 2018

    Five Questions with Intan Paramaditha



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Sep 07, 2018

    Eka Kurniawan Talks ‘Cantik Itu Luka’ and His Favorite Books About Indonesia



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Sep 06, 2018

    Eka Kurniawan named 2018 Prince Claus laureate



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Aug 28, 2018

    Literary scene mourns the death of Hamsad Rangkuti



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Aug 26, 2018

    Literary legend Hamsad Rangkuti dies at 75



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jul 23, 2018

    Indie bookstores emphasize curation



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jul 17, 2018

    Dee Lestari, Hanif Kureishi among speakers at upcoming UWRF



    Buah Zine / What Media Says
    Jul 13, 2018

    Interview: Khairani Barokka



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jul 05, 2018

    Balai Pustaka, TVRI to make ‘Siti Nurbaya’ television series



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jun 21, 2018

    Wiji Thukul’s daughter heals tragedy with poetry



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jun 11, 2018

    Beni Satryo: Play with words, with sprinkles of dry humor



    Globetrotter / What Media Says
    Jun 06, 2018

    Scaring away patriarchy with feminist author Intan Paramaditha



    SCMP / What Media Says
    May 27, 2018

    How Marguerite Duras’ breakthrough novel changed a Hong Kong author’s life



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    May 21, 2018

    Endang Moerdopo: Her journey as a dancer and storyteller



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    May 18, 2018

    Max Lane on How Not to Get Lost in Translating Pramoedya Ananta Toer



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    May 14, 2018

    Laksmi Pamuntjak’s passion for all things culinary



    Personal Blog / As Seen On
    May 09, 2018

    A writer’s festival in Makassar: The secret to its success — people power!



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    May 09, 2018

    Rebel With a Cause: How Chairil Anwar’s Disgust for Establishment Takes Indonesian Poetry to Next Level



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 06, 2018

    Writers’ Series 2018 encourages creation of positive narrations



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 04, 2018

    Literature plays crucial role as Indonesia enters 20th year of reformation



    Sydney Morning Herald / As Seen On
    May 04, 2018

    The new wave: emerging female writers push the boundaries



    ArtsHub / As Seen On
    May 04, 2018

    Review: 2018 Varuna Sydney Writers’ Festival



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 02, 2018

    Six UK publishers join ‘Literature Visit’ to Jakarta, Makassar



    Mekong Review / What Media Says
    May 01, 2018

    New Order child



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 01, 2018

    Makassar writers festival to return to Fort Rotterdam



    Lifted Brow / What Media Says
    Apr 24, 2018

    ‘A Feminist Reframing: An interview with Intan Paramaditha’ by Norman Erikson Pasaribu



    Tempo English / What Media Says
    Apr 16, 2018

    Danarto: Literary Sketches



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Apr 12, 2018

    Indonesian arts and literature scene mourns passing of Danarto



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Apr 12, 2018

    Is Indonesian Literature Written in English Still Indonesian Literature?



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Mar 31, 2018

    ‘Writing on Diversity’: Taking up stories against intolerance



    Kitaab / As Seen On
    Mar 28, 2018

    Writing about Indonesia



    Personal Blog / What Media Says
    Mar 22, 2018

    First Collection Interview – Khairani Barokka



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Mar 15, 2018

    S. Rukiah Kertapati, Forgotten Woman Writer of the Indonesian Revolution



    Daily Review / As Seen On
    Mar 08, 2018

    The 2018 Stella Prize Shortlist of Six Announced



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Mar 01, 2018

    Outstanding Indonesian Women



    Asialink / As Seen On
    Feb 22, 2018

    Creative Exchanges Announced

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