Savannah G.

Savannah G. – Editor

Editor with 6+ 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

LifeWay Christian Resources

Jun, 2017 — Aug, 2017 (2 months)
During June 2017 to August 2017, I worked as one of twenty five chosen out of five hundred applicants to intern at LifeWay's corporate office in downtown Nashville. Serving as the Editorial Intern for the Adult Publishing department, I gained skills in editing, proofreading, event planning, marketing, public speaking, and writing. My projects for LifeWay include four published works: - Two devotionals for Journey, a monthly women's magazine - 500 word piece on faith for a wide audience - One travel article for Mature Living, a quarterly magazine geared towards senior adults - Researched for and wrote a piece on Hidden Places to Travel in Your State - Feature article for HomeLife, a faith and family-based magazine; Interviewed author Jen Wilkin and wrote feature article for January 2018 magazine - Assisted in editing Priscilla Shirer's Discerning The Voice of God and Beth Moore's The Quest.

She Reads Truth

Aug, 2016 — Dec, 2016 (4 months)
As the Editorial Intern for She Reads Truth, I became immersed in the process of creating and publishing devotionals and study books, getting the chance to edit content and learn about proofreading skills. I sat in on team meetings with both the Editorial and Creative departments, brainstormed ideas for content, and edited finalized documents for the reading community of She Reads Truth. Other tasks included organizing documents and checking scripture references for books, contributing research and ideas, editing content and writers’ pieces, and working with both departments to finalize products. Over the course of my time interning, my work helped create six books with my name on the masthead.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
The Reclaimed Kingdom: The Legend is True. The Fear is Real. (The Syphon Series Book 1)

Claire, Dana

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
Southern by Design: A Novel

Walz, Grace Helena

Harper Muse

Proofreading
Cole and Laila Are Just Friends: A Hilarious Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Com

Turner, Bethany

Thomas Nelson

Developmental Editing Proofreading
The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds: A Novel

Moorman, Jennifer

Harper Muse

Proofreading
The Winged Tiara

Ciesielski, J'nell

Thomas Nelson

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
Hooked on You (A Maple Falls Romance)

Fuller, Kathleen

The Record Keeper (A Murphy Shepherd Novel)

Martin, Charles

On Magnolia Lane (A Blue Ridge Romance)

Hunter, Denise

Savannah has 20 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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Madelyn P.

Madelyn P.

Mar, 2025

Savannah did an amazing job of correcting my punctuation and identifying repetitive wording without changing my author voice. She was kind and encouraging throughout the process, and I highly recommend her!
Maria F.

Maria F.

Jul, 2024

Savannah did exactly as she said she would. I was very pleased with her editing I would definitely work with her again.

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