Sandy Fuller

Sandy Fuller – Editor

Literary agent; picture book consultant and development editor; published author/illustrator; mentored by Maurice Sendak at Yale.

Overview

I began my children's book career with a year's tutelage from Maurice Sendak. I credit him with my knowledge of the fundamentals of this unique genre and my instinct and passion for creating award-winning picture books. My life's work includes international publishing, agenting, bookselling (library and trade), marketing, and extensive editorial consultation. I have also published several of my own books with traditional companies. I can also advise re self-publishing.

I work closely with authors (and artists) to craft texts (and illustrations) which will attract publishers and
delight and enlighten young audiences. My services include conceptual development, theme/subject appraisal vs/vs current trends, line editing, content editing, formatting, and submissions.The goal is to achieve a picture book proposal offering the best chances at publication in a competitive marketplace.

Snoopy (a.k.a. Literary Ace) is my hero!


Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Colorado Book Award; Moonbeam Picture Book Award
Certifications
  • Yale and Radcliffe Publishing Degrees; SCBWI

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 1988 — Present

As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books. I offer extensive editorial consultation, also selective representation as international literary agent. As editor, I work with ideas from start to finish, at every stage from conception to polished completion. As agent, I have steered a variety of these picture book proposals to successful contracts with established publishers. Prior to establishing my own company, I was employed at Weston Woods, Addison-Wesley Publishing, Yankee Book Peddler, Gordon's/Ingram and as a bookseller, all with children's book focus.

Portfolio

Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?

Carmela LaVigna Coyle

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
A Tiger Like Me

Engler, Michael

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Good Morning, Snowplow!

Bruss, Deborah

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
The Nifty Thrifty

Ferguson Fuller, Sandy

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver & Kids!)

Denver, John

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Query Letter Review
The Bunny Poets

Toboni, Barbara

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Tall Tall Tree

Fredericks, Anthony D.

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs & Other Ughs

Fredericks, Anthony D.

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Solar The Polar

Constantinesco, Kim

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Sunshine on My Shoulders (with Audio CD and Musical Score)

Denver, John

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Moon Loon

Fuller, Sandy Ferguson

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Downward Mule

Hammond, Jenna

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Fish House Door

Baldwin, Robert

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Thank You Aunt Tallulah!

Carmela Lavigna Coyle

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Goober Man

Frazier, Peter

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
I Love Outside

Gelsthorpe, Amy

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
The Blues Go Extreme Birding (Blues Go Birding)

Malnor, Carol

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Blues Go Birding at Wild America's Shores

Malnor, Carol

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The BLUES Go Birding Across America

Malnor, Carol

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Sandy has 228 reviews

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Nancy M.

Nancy M.

Nov, 2024

I enjoyed collaborating again with Sandy Fuller on 'Becki and the Blue Ribbon Summer' (Book 2). Sandy was professional and attentive to the project's timeline. During the editing process, Sandy advised me that I needed to show the passage of time. This caused me much angst and worry but, in the end, I taught myself how to accomplish this task in a children's picture book. Thanks, Sandy, for all...
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Sandy F.
My second successful and enjoyable collaboration with Nancy. She is creating a series of picture book stories featuring a winsome young girl who lives on a farm with a menagerie of animals. She is...
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Virginia H.

Virginia H.

Nov, 2024

Sandy was very professional, respectful of my work, gave great advice and was a pleasure to work with.
Sandy F.
I enjoyed this collaboration with Virginia. We finetuned the text and also prepared her query letter for either agent or publisher submissions. It’s always fun to learn something new when editing a...
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T A.

T A.

Nov, 2024

Sandy was extremely helpful! Not only did she edit my manuscript but gave me helpful advice.
Sandy F.
This was my second collaboration with T and I really enjoy working with her. She offers a unique voice and her talent is progressing even with the two stories I’ve helped her to edit. She doesn’t h...
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Laura M.

Laura M.

Nov, 2024

I was very happy with the edits Sandy suggested! She helped me tighten up the manuscript considerably.
Sandy F.
A most satisfying and pleasant collaboration as we worked on Laura’s picture book. Definitely a plus that I relate to cats and the magical, nurturing, sustaining relationship that often develops be...
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Richard C.

Richard C.

Nov, 2024

Sandy reviewed and edited my query letter. To do so she also read my manuscript. She was an absolute pleasure to work with; responsive and smart. I have been using her edited query in my submissions.
Sandy F.
A smooth, brief collaboration mostly to develop/polish a Query, but also to provide a few tips and guidance moving toward traditional publishing or self-publishing. Rick was thoughtful and apprecia...
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