Ventspils, Latvia
The International Writers’ and Translators’ House in Ventspils, Latvia, is a unique residency for professional authors, translators, and researchers connected to literature. The residency lasts for 4 weeks, providing a serene environment for creative work at a cost of €30 per week for accommodation. Each room in the house is equipped with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and essential amenities. Residents enjoy shared kitchen, library, laundry facilities, and bicycles. Applications are accepted anytime and reviewed every two months. Financial support includes a €320 grant post-taxes for selected residents.
I have been to this space in Latvia more than seven times. They cannot provide funding for travel and can only pay a small stipend to cover your food expenses. However, the silence, the simplicity, the camaraderie of the other artists, are extremely conducive to your work. The staff there will bend over backwards to help you. I have worked on three books in this space.