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Unique and Inspiring International Writing Residencies

Author: Shannon Bowring Updated: November 17, 2024

Here in Part II of our Writing Residency Series , we have curated, by country, 21 unique and inspiring international writing residencies (refer to Part I for 25 unique and inspiring writing residencies in the United States .) International writing residencies provide time and space for aspiring authors to focus on our creative work and take place in some of the most idyllic, gorgeous settings around the world. We remind you to always refer to a residency’s website for their most up-to-date information and submission guidelines.

Below, in alphabetical order, are our top international writing residencies. We have also included a section on multi-country international writing residencies, for the globetrotters among us.

The Narrows Artist Residency

Located near Kootenay Lake in British Colombia, this residency is only accessible by boat, so writers must be comfortable with semi-isolation. Residents stay in shared or private accommodations for 3-4 months. Artists are responsible for travel, lodging, and meals, but scholarships are available.

Red Gate Residency

Residents stay in self-contained apartments on the north side of Beijing from 1 to 6 months. Bicycles are available for residents to explore the local neighborhoods. Residents are provided with airport pickup, a welcome dinner, guidebooks and maps, and access to Red Gate Gallery events. Though funding and scholarships are unavailable, the program can help residents apply for grants and other outside funding.

The Playa Flamingo Writing Residency

Atmosphere Press offers a five-day writing residency each summer at an oceanside condo in Playa Flamingo, with flexible dates from May to August. While you’re at the condo, you’ll have 1-2 video or phone meetings with an Atmosphere Press editor to discuss your latest creative project. The condo includes semi-private beach access, a shared pool, free Wi-Fi, washer and dryer, coffee, a fully equipped kitchen, beach chairs, towels, free parking, a grocery store, and restaurants within walking distance. There are no fees to apply or to attend, but the winners are expected to cover travel expenses.

Arteles Creative Center

Four residency programs, held in Hämeenkyrö, run from 1-3 months and comprise 11-14 artists per group. Residents have access to wireless internet, a car, bikes, and private bedrooms, as well as a meditation space and sauna. Group participation is voluntary, and residents are encouraged to use their time as they wish. Surrounded by forests, fields, and lakes, writers are sure to find both peace and inspiration. Fees range from €1950 to €2980 per month. Financial aid is available.

The Camargo Foundation

Located in Cassis, at the edge of the Mediterranean, this program provides time, space, and beautiful surroundings in which to work. A panel selects 18 residents to attend this program. Fellowships span 6-11 weeks. Fellows must participate in project discussions and are encouraged to engage with the local community. A stipend of €250 per week is provided, as is funding for transportation to and from the residency. In the case of air travel, basic coach class booked in advance is covered.

Chateau Saint-Pierre de Mejans

This medieval chateau and wine estate in the south of France offers an inspirational Writer in Residence program. Situated amidst the olive trees and vines, and with gardens replete with art sculptures, get lost in this charming castle that’s sure to unlock your creativity. A residency lasts from one to three weeks from November to March, and costs €300 per week (partners can stay for an additional fee).

La Napoule Art Foundation

Several different residencies are offered each year at the Château de La Napoule, just outside Cannes on the Côte d’Azur. Residents are housed in single rooms, with private baths and sea or garden views. Breakfast and dinner are provided on weekdays, and residents have access to the kitchen to store and prepare their own meals. Residents receive workspace and a stipend.

Studio Faire

Residents stay in the Gascony market town of Nérac, in Southwest France, in a mansion built around 1830. Accommodation is provided on a self-catering basis, and residents are given full use of a fully fitted kitchen. Residencies last from 2-4 weeks—the longer you stay, the less you pay, with 4 weeks starting at around €44 per night.

Located on the former border of East and West Berlin, in a historic building originally designed to be a school, residencies take place for either three or six months. Residents are provided with private studio space, which doubles as a bedroom and workshop. Bathrooms and kitchen are shared. Costs for food and travel are the residents’ responsibility.

Event Horizon Crete

Residencies ranging from one week to three months are offered year-round on five acres of olive groves in Crete. Residents receive lodging, which includes options in a traditional Cretan house, a converted stone windmill, and two caravans. Residents also have access to nearby beaches and towns, including Fourni Village, Neapolis, and Mirabello Bay. Work space is provided. Lodging ranges from €25-45 per night. Food and travel expenses are not included.

Located in a quiet village about 70 kilometers from Reykjavik, this residency is accessible year-round. Accommodations are family-friendly and range from single rooms to studio apartments. Residents have access to modern facilities, Wi-Fi, and incredible views of Laugarvatn Lake and the Hekla volcano. The minimum stay is one month, and costs range from €850-€1450.

The Westfjords Residency

Residencies are available from May to September in the remote village of Thingeyri, located about 500 kilometers north of Reykjavik. Residencies are self-organized, and residents are responsible for their own food, transportation, and work schedule. Accommodations and workspace (sometimes shared) are provided.

Tyrone Guthrie Centre

Residencies are offered in Annaghmakerrig, on 450 acres of mature woodland amid the lakes and drumlins of County Monaghan. Residents can stay in ‘The Big House’ for one month and up to two months in the self-catering Farmyard Cottages. Residents also have access to a library and drawing room. Costs vary depending on length of stay and writer’s country of origin, but some financial aid is available.

Bogliasco Foundation

One-month Fellowships are awarded to individuals of all ages and nationalities who have made significant contributions in the arts and humanities. Fellows stay and work in a small fishing village near Genoa, with stunning views of the Mediterranean. Fellows are provided with a private room, a workspace, and full board. All meals are shared. Though there is no cost for the residency, Fellows are responsible for their own travel.

360 Xochi Quetzal

Ideal for writers who want to create their own experience, this residency offers private live/work spaces in the Garden of Dreams Boutique Hotel in Ajijic, Jalisco on Lake Chapala, located about 30 minutes from the Guadalajara airport. Rather than a formal application, writers make their own reservations for their preferred space and time. Residents have access to a solar-heated swimming pool, the tranquil garden, and daily continental breakfast. Costs vary depending on duration of stay, which can range from 2 weeks to 4 months.

Buinho Creative Hub Residencies

Residencies of two weeks to three months are offered year-round in the historic town of Messejana. Residents are provided with private lodging and shared work space in one of three traditional Portuguese houses. The cost to attend this residency ranges from €650-800; transportation and meals are not included.

Multi-country international writing residencies

Roostergnn artist residency.

ROOSTERGNN holds residencies in Madrid, Spain , and Havana, Cuba . Accommodations are provided, as well as work facilities, some meals, and a bilingual orientation coordinator. Fees vary from €950-€1200 for ten nights.

Wide Open Writing

In 2022 and 2023, Wide Open Writing will host retreats in Isla Holbox, Mexico ; Tuscany, Italy ; and Whitehead Island, Maine . Group size varies between 8-14 writers. Retreat fees vary, but payment plans are available.

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The Aminah Robinson Writer/Scholar/Researcher Residency, sponsored by the Columbus Museum, offers a three-month residency from May through July to a poet, fiction writer, or nonfiction writer at the Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson home studio in the...

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The Jan Michalski Foundation’s residency for writers is designed to provide an environment for literary creation and to support those involved in the written word.

The Foundation features a group of seven distinctive residential modules that are available for writers and translators invited for residencies of varying lengths of time. Hanging from the openwork “canopy” that runs above the Foundation, these units are called “cabins” and offer ideal conditions to anyone who is looking to start, continue working on, or put the finishing touches to a writing project.

Although open to all kinds of writing and all languages, the residency program does give priority to literary writers and translators. The residencies can be for either individuals or pairs of participants in the case of projects involving more than one discipline. Each year some forty authors from around the world, from emerging writers to seasoned veterans, are able to count on a certain period of time dedicated to a literary project.

A percentage of the residencies are dedicated to nature writing , a form of fiction or creative non-fiction that raises awareness of nature, prepares for a sustainable future, and helps to better understand socio-environmental interconnections and the impact of human actions on nature. 

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General terms and conditions.

Residences are available for all types of writers engaged in literary creation. While we give priority to writers and translators, we are also open to other disciplines as long as literature is at the heart of the project. Stays in the Jan Michalski Foundation are granted to individuals as well as pairs of writers working on a common project. The latter might include a writer and a translator, a writer and someone from another discipline, two writers, and so on.

The Jan Michalski Foundation lies at the foot of the Swiss Jura Mountains in Montricher. The village is approximately 30 minutes from Lausanne and one hour from Geneva. It is possible to reach Montricher from Morges by train.

Six “cabins” overlook Lake Geneva and the Alps while a seventh is oriented towards the forested slopes of the Jura. One final cabin serves as a kitchen and common living area where resident writers can cook together, socialize and relax.

Length of stay

Residencies can vary in length, lasting from two weeks to one, two, or three months. The length of stay should match the scope of the project. The period applied for is a request only, and the Jan Michalski Foundation reserves the right to offer another period depending on availability.

Eligibility criteria

There are no age or nationality restrictions. Beginners are accepted. Candidates are only allowed to submit one application per year. Former residents are not allowed to reapply.

Residence conditions

Residents are allocated one of the seven cabins for periods lasting from two weeks to three months. The cabin allows them to live independently. For projects in pairs, a separate cabin will be assigned to each of the selected candidates. We are not able to welcome families, children or pets at the Jan Michalski Foundation. Please be advised that we are not able to divide residencies into multiple stays throughout the year.

There is one cabin available for people with reduced mobility. Please specify any reduced mobility needs in the Comments box in the Your Stay section of the application form.

Residents’ travel costs to and from their home address will be covered by the Foundation.

Residents are granted a weekly allowance of CHF 400.

The Foundation provides breakfast and lunch for residents and the village has a small grocery shop.

Electric bikes are available for residents.

The Montricher train station, with regular connections to Morges, is situated two kilometers from the Foundation.

Residents have free access to the library during the day.

Residents are free to participate in cultural activities organized by the Foundation.

Selection criteria and process

Applications will be assessed based on three criteria, the literary quality of the project, the candidate’s professional background, and whether or not the length of the stay matches the scope of the project. Beginners’ applications are assessed based on the quality of the project and the motivation they are able to convey in their application.

Please be aware that we are unable to modify applications or add documents to applications once they are submitted.

A panel of experts chaired by Mrs. Vera Michalski-Hoffmann will make a decision on all applications.

All candidates will be notified of the jury’s decision.

Reasons for non-selection will not be provided by the jury.

The application forms for 2025 will be available online starting from 24 May 2024 at 9 am and will remain open until 26 August 2024 at 6 pm (Central European Summer Time, UTC +2).

Announcement of selected candidates: December 2024

Arrival of the first wave of selected residents: February 2025

How to apply

Applications are to be registered and submitted online. Please make sure you follow each step and send all of the requested documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications can be submitted in English or French. But the excerpts from your current or your published work can be in any language.

The application forms for residences 2025 are now close.

Discover the portraits and projects of the writers currently in residence as well as the complete archive of former residents at the Jan Michalski Foundation.

Thursdays in Residence

The first Thursday of each month, from 7 to 8 pm, a writer in residence hosts an informal conversation on his or her work, world, and motives. One hour of the author freely talking shop and taking questions followed by an informal drink.

Thursday in Residence with Nikolay Kononov Evald Ilyenkov, the Great Neo-Marxist Pedagogical Experiment