No, not places to live if you’ve been evicted. Places to work and live and give to others – even if you haven’t been evicted. Check out the institutions that are looking for writers to come and, you know, hang:

Would you like a month in south-east France to work on your manuscript? Or perhaps an idyllic nature preserve in Kentucky would provide you with the inspiration you need to start a new project? These residencies provide writers with a chance to escape daily life’s distractions and focus on their work. Each residency has its own terms and conditions, so please read the relevant websites thoroughly before commencing any applications.