Narko Sodrun Budiman

Narko Sodrun Budiman, an esteemed Indonesian writer, leads the Triwida Literature Studio, comprising 95 members from 12 cities/districts in East Java, from Jember to Pacitan. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Policy Management. Initially focusing on fictional Indonesian children’s stories, Budiman later transitioned to writing in Javanese, starting in 1982. In 1983, he joined the Tulungagung Triwida Literature Studio. As of May 2023, his impressive body of work includes around 110 short stories in Javanese, 4 novels, and 7 short story anthologies. His literary contributions have been published in various Javanese-language magazines, such as Jaya Baya, Panyebar Spirit, Djaka Lodang, Mekarsari, Damar Jati, Jawa Anyar, and Titis Basa. Beyond literature, Budiman is an avid writer of articles and reports. He actively participates as a jury member in literary competitions and engages in literary writing workshops held in diverse cities.

Narko Sodrun Budiman, seorang penulis Indonesia yang dihormati, memimpin Triwida Literature Studio, berangotakan 95 orang dari 12 kota dan distrik di Jawa Timur, dari Jember hingga Pacitan. Ia memilliki gelar Magister di bidang Pengelolaan Kebijakan Pendidikan. Pada awalnya memusatkan perhatian pada kisah fiksi anak-anak Indoneisa, Budiman lantas merambah ke dunia penulisan dalam bahasa Jawa, mulai 1982. Hingga Mei 2023, ia memiliki daftar karya yang mengagumkan, mencakup 110 cerita pendek dalam bahasa Jawa, 4 novel dan 7 kumpulan cerita pendek. Sumbangsih sastrawinya telah diterbitkan di berbagai majalah berbahasa Jawa, seperti Jaya Baya, Panyebar Spirit, Djaka Lodang, Mekarsari, Damar Jati, Jawa Anyar, dan Titis Basa. Di luar sastra, Budiman adalah penulis artikel dan laporan yang rajin. Dengan giat ia turut serta sebagai anggota dewan juri untuk perlombaan sastra dan terlibat dalam lokakarya penulisan sastra yang diadakan di beragam kota.