Dave St.John, Exec. Editor

Perhaps you've wondered... is there an editor who both knows good writing when he reads it, and enjoys reading and responding to new writers? There sure is.

Often, writers write in a vacuum. As a writer myself, I know how hard it is to be read by anyone who recognizes good writing when they see it, and can give advice on how to improve. That's why I take my work as a sacred trust, guiding writers toward a goal they may not be able to see, so close are they to their work. Why do I read new authors from Africa, Australia, New Zealand, France, Sweden, Canada, Croatia, England, Thailand, Scotland and across the U.S. without charging for my time? Two reasons: One, it's my life's work. And two, I enjoy it. If you are looking for an editor who both reads his submissions and personally responds to writers with specific reactions and recommendations for improvement, you have found him.

My name is David St.John, but I write under the name D.W.St.John. In my half century of life I've striven to perfect my writing craft, and I'm still learning, still making mistakes, still getting better I hope. In my checkered past I've taught middle and high school for a dozen years and (arguably) escaped with my sanity. 

I've studied writing on a post grad level, I've taught writing both to children and adults at university writing seminars, I've studied lit at The University of Wales, written, produced and directed a university play. I have five books of my own which have been read by over 150,000 readers, reviewed by PW, NPR, Booklist and, most importantly, by hundreds of readers.

What you will find is that my books (and our authors' books) are in libraries and E-book readers across the nation... and (most importantly) in readers' hands. That, after all, is where they belong. As to whether I'm qualified to judge others' work, that you will have to decide for yourself. Ask for one of my books in your public library or download an E-book sample and see what you think.

If you like what you read on our site, I hope to speak with you soon. I'd enjoy reading your manuscript.

Dave St.John