• writing residency

writing residency, 2nd edition

With :
Naoile Ji

Date :
6th to 12th october 2025

The writing residency is open to all authors and creators who wish to advance their screenwriting projects (television, film), literary projects (novels, comic books) or music album projects in the rewriting phase, regardless of the stage they are at.

In a peaceful and inspiring setting, various spaces are available to encourage creativity and facilitate discussion and sharing of everyone’s projects: workshop, garden, library, lounge, exhibition room and kitchen. Drawing, painting, cooking, pottery, walks in the forest or in the historic centre of Crépy-en-Valois are also possible additional activities to help inspire or simply recharge your batteries.

Key moments of collective writing are organised within the programme to facilitate rewriting through reading committees. Other exercises will also be planned to allow for positive digression. Individual writing sessions are sacred and predominant in the programme, and Maison Saint Joseph offers a multitude of spaces to write in peace and serenity according to each person’s needs.

Useful resource :
Read about the first edition

les résidents sont assis autour de la table et échangent leurs idées
les résidents passent un moment convivial
Naoile Ji avec son assistante lors d'un tournage

naoile ji

Naoile Ji, director and author, has been passionate about writing and audiovisual media since childhood. After earning a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in NGO management, she worked for more than 10 years in humanitarian aid and the social and solidarity economy. At the same time, she made her first documentaries and then, in 2018, decided to devote herself fully to writing (fiction, documentary, poetry). Self-taught, she gained experience in directing, editing, lighting and production. She has written and directed six short films and is currently developing her first feature film and an international co-production series. Notable short-films :
  • Quand reviendra le Loriot (2021) : Festival Paris Court Devant selection – Best Actress award
  • Trek Salama, France 2 airing (2025) : Festival du Film de Grenoble and Cinémania Montréal International Festival selections
  • Enjoy an environment conducive to unleashing your imagination and focusing your concentration, thanks to achievable work goals and feedback from fellow writers (workshops/creative emulation/games)
  • Benefit from a secluded, pleasant and quiet location, as well as assistance with organising the residency
  • Optimise your writing
  • Share enjoyable moments with other authors: meals, outings, exchange of experiences
  • Consolidate or create a sustainable network of mutual support and exchange – work opportunities and sharing of useful tips
  • Reading committees: feedback and discussions on sticking points. Sharing best practices.
  • Divergent and spontaneous writing exercises.
  • Long periods of individual writing.
  • Shared meals.
  • Free parallel activities: cooking, reading (large library on site), forest walks, pottery, etc.
  • A songwriting workshop is offered on the last day with singer/songwriter Joséphine Hurtut (optional).
  • Accommodation:
    • Individual residency
      • Sleep in a single room with private bathroom and toilet, double bed: Lichen ou Acacia room – €728,00 / person
    • Collective residency
      • Sleep in a shared loft, 2 single beds + 1 double bed, with kitchen, bathroom, toilet, living area: Canopy – €438,00 / person
    • Local writers
      • Participate in all activities of the writing residency, without accommodation: €273,00 / person
  • Educational and logistical organisation
  • Daily creative writing workshops and games
  • Breakfast and lunch: home-cooked meals and local produce (dinner is not included, shops are located near Maison Saint Joseph)

For more information on room details, please visit the website: lamaisonsaintjoseph.com

  • Travel expenses (allow €20 return by Transilien train) from Paris, CDG Airport Shuttle – Crépy-en-Valois
  • Evening meals (shopping and meal preparation)

6 participants will be welcomed for 7 days from 6 to 12 October 2025.

  • Write and rewrite their projects individually.
  • Read and discuss each other’s projects (on a voluntary basis).
  • Go for walks, share experiences and recharge their batteries.

Bonus: For those who wish, the writing residency will end with a songwriting workshop with singer/songwriter Joséphine Hurtut on Sunday 12 October.

We are passionate about supporting the arts and artists, and our entire msj team has worked tirelessly to make the opening of this artist residency a reality in 2025. Our pricing reflects the actual cost of running a young artist residency that supports emerging artists, ensuring that everyone involved is compensated for their expertise. Our pricing reflects this commitment, covering artists’ fees and operational costs, thanks in part to the support of Maison Saint Joseph, which offers us favourable rates for renting space. In order to carry out each programme, we need a minimum number of participants. We are counting on your support to help us bring this ambitious project to life!
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