Tukums UNESCO City of Literature are launching their first international Writers Residency, based at Jaunpils Castle in the Tukums region of Latvia.

Writers, poets, playwrights, and screenwriters with a connection to any UNESCO City of Literature are welcome to apply.

The residency will take place in October 2026, with selected writers staying in a private apartment in Jaunpils Rakstnieku pils (Jaunpils Writers’ Castle).

Whilst there, resident writers are invited to engage with the literary and cultural life of Tukums City of Literature and the wider region.

The application deadline is 30 June 2026.

Before applying, first read the application info (downloadable via the link below.) Applications must be submitted using the form attached below.

For further details and more about Janupils Writers’ Castle, see: https://jaunpilspils.lv/en/jaunpils-rakstnieku-pils/

Any questions about the residency or its eligibility criteria should be directed to: unescojaunpils@gmail.com