Savannah G.

Savannah G. – Editor

Editor with 7 years of Big 5 experience specializing in women's fiction, YA, and contemporary. Avid reader here to help your stories shine!

Overview

Hi there! I'm an editor passionate about helping authors bring their stories to life. With a keen eye for detail, I catch even the smallest grammatical errors, allowing you to focus on crafting unforgettable characters.

I specialize in developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading, with experience working with publishing houses like HarperCollins, She Reads Truth, and LifeWay, as well as self-published authors. Organized and deadline-driven, I take pride in delivering ahead of schedule while maintaining professionalism and enthusiasm.

I read widely and work on a variety of genres, including historical and contemporary romance, women's fiction, and YA. With me as your editor, your manuscript will go from rough draft to polished, publication-ready book—one step closer to finding its place on readers' shelves.

Services
Fiction
Christian Fiction Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

HarperCollins

Jul, 2024 — Present
Production editorial for 27 authors in a range of genres including historical, contemporary romance, women's fiction, magical realism, legal fiction, and Southern fiction. Acquisitions feedback and proposal reviews, title brainstorming, and developmental editing.

HarperCollins

Mar, 2022 — Jul, 2024 (over 2 years)
Working alongside the editorial team, I manage twenty-one authors and shepherd their books from Word document to finished product, partner with proofreaders, give feedback on covers and title ideas, and directly assist the publisher.

HarperCollins

Oct, 2018 — Mar, 2022 (over 3 years)
- Assistant to publisher, editorial, and marketing teams for two imprints - Editorial skills in mass market titles; design format, grammar and syntax, editorial calendar management, printer deadlines, Library of Congress application, book proposal reviews - Marketing and publicity support; social media and graphic design, press releases, media partnerships and mailings, galley creation - Author-facing communication; content development and event planning

HarperCollins

Jun, 2018 — Oct, 2018 (4 months)
- Chosen from over 1,000 applicants; developed skills in editorial letters, novel and novella proofs, back cover copy writing, titling, and acquisitions - Marketing projects: Facebook advertising campaign, social media research, email list-building to grow engagement - Weekly development sessions focused on various imprints and departments, workplace personality tests, and leadership strategies

Portfolio

Proofreading
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Aurora in the Dark (Seasons of Aurora Book 1)

Bevis, Sara Liane

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
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A Clearer Sky

Bailey, Krystal

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
The Alchemy of Flowers: A Novel

Resau, Laura

Harper Muse

Developmental Editing Proofreading
Editorial Assessment
Southern by Design: A Novel

Walz, Grace Helena

Harper Muse

Proofreading
Developmental Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
The Naturalist's Daughter

Cooper, Tea

Harper Muse

Proofreading
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Running Home

Macmillan, Katie

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
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The One (The Rogue Riders Series)

Anderson, Haley

Haley Anderson

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Aurora in Secret (Seasons of Aurora)

Bevis, Sara Liane

Lusk Creek Publishing

Developmental Editing Proofreading
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Venture Below

Wright, Taylor Ann

Proofreading
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Run to Him (He Redeems)

Wade, Hattie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Savannah has 31 reviews

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Reine T.

Reine T.

Jun, 2024

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Savannah is a joy to work with and very responsive to queries and specific questions I had for review. She did a developmental edit for me with an editorial letter that both encouraged and gave me specific plot and character edits to work on. I’ll recommend Savannah to anyone else and will be see...
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Krystal B.

Krystal B.

Aug, 2022

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Savannah was so supportive and encouraging. That meant the world to me because when you self-publish, you're going out on a limb completely on your own. So to have a professional's feedback (and have it be supportive) is so valuable. Savannah was thorough in her feedback as to what worked and wha...
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Hattie W.

Hattie W.

Dec, 2021

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Savannah is everything I prayed for in an editor. I wanted someone who understood my voice and goals for the book and respected them. She did! I was also hoping for some good solid constructive criticism (I was a little worried about this, as it’s my first time working with an editor.) Well let ...
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Rebecca P.

Rebecca P.

Oct, 2025

Savannah was terrific. As a debut author, she was patient with me and even gave me helpful resources to improve my writing. She is thorough and completes the project on time, sometimes even before the deadline. I love her weekly updates as I thought that was a good way to keep me in the loop. I w...
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Joy G.

Joy G.

Sep, 2025

Savannah was flexible with my timeline and was easy to work with. She provided positive changes to make and completed the work in a timely fashion. I would work with her again.

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