About WATG Press
WATG Press is an independent press founded and directed by Dakria.
We publish horror, speculative, and surreal flash and microfiction. Our mission is to spotlight misfit voices and stories that cut deep—writers unafraid to disturb. We host themed calls every two months, along with regular Special calls. Subscribe to our Substack to stay informed about new opportunities.
We also publish Writing Against the Grain, a monthly e-magazine where tongues are unbound and quills tell the truth. Open calls run from the 3rd to the 15th of each month.
As we grow, we are committed to evolving from a volunteer-driven publication into one that compensates its contributors—step by step, anthology by anthology.
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About The Editor
Dakria is an Editor-in-Chief, freelance editor, copy editor, and proofreader with hands-on experience across the entire publishing process. As the founder and Editor-in-Chief of WATG Press, she curates voices, shapes editorial vision, and oversees production from first submission to publication.
She has edited and published anthologies, magazines, and nonfiction books, and regularly works on professional documents such as business plans, essays, and articles. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, helping writers strengthen their work without erasing their voice.
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Dakria also works with multilingual texts and translations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and readability across languages.
In parallel with her editorial work, Dakria is also a fiction writer, specializing in flash and micro fiction that blends psychological horror with surreal fantasy. Her work has been published by Black Hare Press, 101 Words, Air & Nothingness Press, Reach Your Apex, Merganser Magazine, and Flash Phantoms.
Writers seeking an editor who combines editorial rigor, publishing expertise, and author-centered guidance will find a reliable and knowledgeable partner in her work.
