Kurnia Gusti Sawiji, hailing from Bojong Nangka, Tangerang, Banten, describes himself as a writer, teacher and perpetual learner. He spends his time writing novels, short stories, formulas, teaching modules, exam questions, and many other things. Some of his essays and short stories have found their way into both print and online platforms such as Mojok, Suara Merdeka, and Kompas. His novel Tanah Seberang was published by Buku Mojok in 2018, and his short stories collection Dongeng Pengantar Kiamat was published by Unsa Press in 2022. Currently, he is an active member of a literary community called Prosatujuh.
Artist
Kurnia Gusti Sawiji
Appearing In
Thursday 5 September – Sunday 15 September
Wall of Echo
Four artists from UWRF and EWF appear in this transcontinental literary sound board. Investigating UWRF’s “powers within humans” (live, speak, think), these writers are called upon to artistically represent their connection to such powers.
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Tuesday 10 September, 8:30AM
Morning Pages: Embodied Writing
Start the morning with an intuitive walk around Melbourne followed by a writing session. Walking can allow the mind to process information and shake new ideas loose. Likewise, exploration and observation of built and natural environments can inspire thought and help us create new connections for our writing.
Wednesday 11 September, 8PM
What’s Your Deal?
Perfection is overrated, so settle in for a night of comedic catharsis all about embracing one’s faults, flaws, and weird special interests that no one else understands
Saturday 14 September, 3PM
Chapter Four: The Final Chapter
Celebrate the work written during the Chapters program. Sit back and enjoy listening to your fellow Chapters participants’ exciting new work.
Sunday 15 September, 11AM
Pitch-It! sessions
Publishers are always on the lookout for new and exciting voices, so here’s your chance to show them yours. Use your 5-minute pitch as a professional development exercise that has the potential to be much, much more.
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