Pratik A Magazine of Contemporary Writing

20/07/2025

The 2026 edition of the Himalayan Literature Festival dedicated to Guru Prasad Mainali, one of Nepal’s greatest short story writers.
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16/07/2025

Scintillating piece by London-based writer, director, producer, and cinematographer Stephan Bookas on the making of his short film inspired by Yuyutsu Sharma poem “I See My World Shaking,” from his book Quaking Cantos: Nepal Earthquake Poems.
“I See My World Shaking – A Deep Dive”

It was never meant to be a film at all. And for the longest time, it wasn't. So how did it all come about?

16/07/2025

UPCOMING PRATIK RED WHEELBARROW POETS SEGMENT: DONALD ZIRILLI'S "IF THERE IS AN OCEAN IT IS HERE"

Donald Zirilli was a finalist for the James Tate Prize and a nominee for Best of the Net and the Forward Prize. He edited Now Culture and is on the board of Red Wheelbarrow Poets, Inc. His poetry was published in The 2River View, Anti- poetry magazine, ART TIMES, Nerve Lantern, River Styx, and other...

15/07/2025

Tonga, Tessa & Kathmandu : Tim Cooney on Kristina Prater's novel Tessa Eyes On The World

Tessa Eyes On The World, a debut roman á clef novel, tells a tale about impermanence and change through the striking tragedies and joys of an unconventional extended family. Tessa, the eldest of four siblings from one mother and two fathers, is born with a conscious awareness to help others and the...

14/07/2025

New HLF-WWK 2026 Flyer Is Out Now!
We’re thrilled to unveil the official flyer for the Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers’ Workshop 2026!

Dates: May 29 – June 5, 2026
Location: Kathmandu

This upcoming edition promises a vibrant confluence of writers, poets, non-fiction, translators, artists, photographers and readers from around the globe—set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Himalayas.

What to expect:
• Live readings and performances
• Cross-cultural conversations
• Workshops in poetry, fiction, and translation
• Book launches, signings, and literary walks
• Special tributes to literary legends

Stay tuned for guest announcements and registration details!
Let the countdown begin! 📚🔥

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11/07/2025

GREAT NEWS: Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers Workshop 2026 to partner with Australia's Asia Pacific Writers & Translators
https://www.apwriters.org/
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06/07/2025

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04/07/2025

Online version of HLF -WWK news in leading daily, The Rising Nepal today

The second edition of the Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers Workshop is set to take place in Kathmandu from May 29 to June 5, 2026. To be organised by White Lotus Book Shop, located in Kopundole, Lalitpur, the festival will bring together world-renowned authors from North America, Latin Amer...

04/07/2025

HLF-WWK NEWS IN LEADING DAILY, THE RISING NEPAL