Victoria Savanh - Editor
Editor at Penguin with a sharp eye and ear for immersive storytelling in literary and upmarket commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
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Overview
A compassionate, empathetic, and collaborative editor aiding writers in articulating and executing their artistic vision into books that they can be proud to share with the world. My 7+ years of experience range across genres in fiction and nonfiction, from literary novels and upmarket mysteries to translations and memoirs, which include New York Times bestselling titles, Pulitzer Prize nominees, and Man Booker nominees. My personal interests include mental health, neurodiversity, music, anime, and all things mystical. I've always loved storytelling in all its forms and it's truly a joy for me to be able to help bring more stories out into the world!
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fashion & Textiles
New Age
Fiction
Coming of Age
Cultural & Ethnic
LGBTQ Fiction
Literary Fiction
Short Story
Work experience
Associate Editor
Penguin Random House
October, 2014
–
Present
(over 6 years)
Evaluating and acquiring books for publication at Viking Books and Penguin Books; editing titles on the publisher's list which have included bestsellers and award winners; developmental editing on contracted works; negotiating contracts; and maintaining strong relationships between the house, authors and agents.
Editorial Intern
Tin House
March, 2013
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January, 2014
(10 months)
Reviewed and evaluated manuscripts for both magazine and book divisions.
Portfolio (9 selected works)
The Great Believers
Makkai, Rebecca
I Know You Know Who I Am: Stories
Kispert, Peter
Love Unknown: The Life and Worlds of Elizabeth Bishop
Travisano, Thomas J.
The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and a Doctor
Kleinman, Arthur
Mend!: A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto
Sekules, Kate
Marguerite: A Novel
Kemp, Marina
Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself
Barton, Julie
Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire
Clark-Flory, Tracy
To Cook a Bear: A Novel
Niemi, Mikael
Victoria has 3 reviews
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Communication & Punctuality
Victoria is both thoughtful and thorough. I am beyond pleased with her feedback and believe her suggestions will allow me to shape my story into its best version.
Katherine Higgins, June 2021
Victoria has been an amazing help! She provided in line commentary on my MS and more detailed feedback in her editorial. As a novice writer, she walked me through everything I wanted to learn about my genre and publishing as a whole. And she is also a wonderful human being! Would definitely recommend to any and everyone.
Solomon G, May 2021
Victoria was subtly attuned to the rhythms of the text and suggested excellent cuts. She keyed into ways to build momentum that were imaginative and in line with the work and mood of the piece. Wonderfully sensitive to the story's integrity but without reserving her helpful opinions about character, pacing, and how to manage some tricky dream sequences, exposition, and interruptions in time. I ...
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Jess Richardson, January 2021
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