Esi Sogah
About Esi Sogah
Esi Sogah is an Executive Editor at Penguin Random House with over 17 years of experience in the publishing industry, specializing in fiction, particularly romance and mystery genres.
Title and Current Role
Esi Sogah is an Executive Editor currently working at Penguin Random House. In her role, she is responsible for acquiring and developing manuscripts, with a particular focus on the fiction genre.
Previous Experience
Before joining Penguin Random House, Esi Sogah served as an Executive Editor at Kensington Publishing from 2013 to 2022, where she worked on numerous bestselling titles. Prior to that, she was an Associate Editor at HarperCollins Publishers for seven years, from 2005 to 2012.
Educational Background
Esi Sogah achieved a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Rhetoric from Binghamton University, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at Penn State University, earning a Master's degree in English Language and Literature, General, studying from 2003 to 2005.
Industry Expertise
With over 17 years of experience in the publishing industry, Esi Sogah specializes in editing fiction, particularly in the romance and mystery genres. She has a strong track record of discovering and nurturing new literary talent and frequently participates in industry panels and conferences to discuss trends in publishing.
Mentorship and Diversity Initiatives
Esi Sogah mentors junior editors and provides career development guidance within the publishing field. She is also actively involved in diversity and inclusion initiatives within the publishing industry, promoting a more inclusive and representative literary landscape.