Hi, my name’s
Ameer Idreis
I’m a writer and emerging urbanist.
Hi, my name’s
Ameer Idreis
I’m a writer and emerging urbanist.
As it says at the top, I’m a writer and emerging urbanist.
Releasing my debut novel in 2012, I've been writing ever since – penning three novels, several academic and popular articles, and most recently working on award-winning and in-development plays.
I'm also an emerging urbanist with a Master of Science in Planning from the University of Toronto and work on various planning and public engagement projects around urbanism, city-building, and culture.
Writing and urbanism aside, I love curating niche playlists, exploring forest trails, and playing my electric guitar. I also work on creative projects in a variety of media, having delved into website and graphic design, short film production, and the world of podcasting.
Always a work in progress, I strive to try my hand at everything.
Want to get in touch? Please do!
I’m always doing something new, diving into random projects that might never see the light of day – like the times I tried podcasting, created an extensive fan site, or spent months building a search engine (yes, really). But hey, some of them actually manage to sneak out into the world!
My writing debut in The Ewald Series and my in-development novel, The Young Society.
Award-winning and in-development plays, including Ships in the Night, The Walls Enclosing, and Lines in the Land.
Shorter published pieces, including a collaged article and book chapter.
Academic articles on the role and impact of the Canadian Constitution on Indigenous sovereignty and minority rights.
A number of creative design projects from the cover for a Canadian language dictionary to branding for real and fictional political campaigns.
Websites I’ve written and designed, including this personal website and the Ewald Series website, among others.
A short-lived conversation between brother and sister.
A short film following a vicious bullying campaign and the tragic events in its aftermath.
Consulted and worked on various research, planning, and public engagement projects on urbanism, city-building, and culture.
Researched the Ontario Greenbelt and its impact on experiences of the region, interviewed experts, and produced a major research paper and a play.