Writer in Residence

Iryn Tushabe is the 2026-2027 Writer in Residence. Her debut novel, Everything is Fine Here, was longlisted for CBC's Canada Reads and shortlisted for three Saskatchewan Book Awards. 

Tushabe is a Ugandan Canadian writer and independent journalist. Everything is Fine Here was named a CBC Best Book of 2025 and won the First Book Award at the Saskatchewan Book Awards. She's published both fiction and creative non-fiction in places such as Literary Hub, The Walrus, and The Journey Prize anthology. 

The Writer in Residence office is in a NEW location on the second floor by the west staircase, past the Literacy office. Her office hours are:

Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Iryn will be away on Thursday, September 17 but will have office hours on Friday, September 18 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm instead. 

Email Iryn at wir@reginalibrary.ca to book an appointment. Her residency runs until June 29, 2027. 

About the Program

The Writer in Residence offers one-to-one assistance with personal writing projects, as well as public readings, literary activities, school and community visits, and programs that focus on serving and supporting the writing community in Regina. 

The Writer in Residence assists writers by providing:

• Writing advice and suggestions
• Encouragement and support
• Insight and assistance with all publishing phases: from research, to writing the first draft to publication
• A professional critique of their work

Find more about the Writer in Residence application process.