Watoo Zine

About Watoo Zine

Watoo (noun)

A fictional future mammal evolved from deer, with irregular spots and rabbit-like ears, feet, and gait.
The sound made when sneezing.
An attempt at sounding out the acronym WATW for the excellent Discord server Write All The Words.

Anyone who types text on a screen, dictates speech into a mic, or pens words on the page can be part of the Write All The Words (WATW) community. Our global writing server connects and supports writers of all kinds—from hobbyists dabbling in their first stories to professional authors with countless publications.

Created by Edward Cooke, Watoo Zine is a celebration of this diverse writing community. Each issue begins with a theme, serving as inspiration for contributors to craft short fiction, essays, book reviews, opinion pieces, or whatever else sparks their creativity.

Instead of a fixed editorial team, Watoo Zine thrives as a collaborative effort. WATW members volunteer their expertise and time, making it a true passion project dedicated to the art of the written word.

Want to be part of the community? Learn more and join us at https://www.writeallthewords.org.

About WATW

We are a Discord-based community of writers and published authors from around the world, founded and managed by author Ariele Sieling, with support from authors Melisa Peterson Lewis and Beth Martin.

In Write All The Words (WATW), we run sprints, take on challenges, dive into discussions about all things writing, and support each other in reaching our goals. Writers of all genres are welcome!

Join us at https://www.writeallthewords.org.

(This group is 18+.)

Issues

Issue #1: Instructions for the End of the World

Release Date: April 2025

When the apocalypse comes, a guidebook sure would come in handy! The end of the world can mean a lot of different things to different people, and our contributors examine what it means to face the inevitable. Is the end a catastrophe, a transformation, or something else entirely?

With a mix of short fiction, essays, polemics, and even a practical how-to guide, Watoo Zine Issue 1 offers a collection of perspectives on collapse, survival, and everything in between.

Are you ready for the end?

What’s inside:

Editor: Edward Cooke
Cover Art: Ariele Sieling

Non-Fiction and Opinion

“Volleys from the Glasshouse” – Edward Cooke
“Three Tips for the End of the World” – Kasey Fallon
“Fear As the Foundation of Policy; On Neutrality” – Ariele Sieling

Fiction

"The Conclave" – Jason Abofsky
“The Unfinished End” – Melisa Peterson Lewis
“Bien Cuit” – Eileen Lucier“The Day the World Ended” – Beth Martin

Reviews

“Review of Lazarus City by Melisa Peterson Lewis” – Rachael Wesley

Submissions

Watoo Zine is a collaborative space for members of Write All The Words (WATW) to learn, experiment, and grow as writers. Submission opportunities and guidelines are available exclusively on the WATW Discord server, where members can connect, share their work, and collaborate on each issue.

Want to contribute? Join the WATW community by visiting https://www.writeallthewords.org and hopping into the Discord server!

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