Fuel your curiosity in our intimate Masterclasses, where you have the chance to learn from our literary luminaries and meet like-minded souls.
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Spend a morning with author and Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks as she hosts an unmissable and participatory writing masterclass. Brooks brings a wealth of knowledge from her expansive career, …
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Critical reading and analysis are skills that are increasingly eroded by technology-fueled shifts in the way we consume written information. The storytelling agency at The Jakarta Post’s B/NDL Studios will …
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Join us for an enriching workshop with Aulia Akbar: ‘The Pohon Hayat Nusantara’ – the very design chosen by President Jokowi as the emblem for the upcoming new capital city …
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Join us for some enjoyable athletic writing drills. Athletes cross-train by engaging in various sports to enhance their skills in their primary sport. Similarly, in this workshop, we’ll explore imitation …
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When it comes to communicating your sustainability message today, the challenge is no longer convincing people to listen. It’s about finding a way to break through the noise because everyone’s …
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Plotting is arguably one of the most challenging aspects of developing a story, whether for a screenplay, novel, or another form. Why? First, because a lot has to happen – …
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Join multi-disciplinary artist and curator Elghandiva Astrilia in a playful and interactive exploration. Gain insights into revealing the essence of text and expressing it through your body. This workshop encourages …
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Reprising a successful activity from the 2018 Festival, The Jakarta Post’s Maggie Tiojakin will lead this relaxed and reflective writing exercise called ‘Dear You.’ The aim is to deliver a …
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Join literary sensation André Dao as he guides you through the captivating realm of autofiction. In this exclusive workshop, Dao will reveal the secrets of crafting compelling and authentic stories …
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In this writing workshop, we explore our deepest wounds to uncover stories that can touch, inspire, and transform. If we don’t embrace our unique journeys of healing, we may feel …
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We’re excited to introduce Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana as the official Ambassador of Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, the driving force behind the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and the Ubud Food …
In the lead-up to this year’s Festival, our new Head of International Programming, Hannah Curtis, sat down with us to talk about her new position, the aspirations for the future …
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