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As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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

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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.

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Solar The Polar

Constantinesco, Kim

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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

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Fish House Door

Baldwin, Robert

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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

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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 234 reviews

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Gary W.

Gary W.

Jan, 2025

Sandy was wonderful to work with! She gave edits that I enjoyed to my story without overstepping or making drastic changes. She also took time to talk on the phone with me and give me advice to help me moving forward. I appreciate all the work she did and can't wait to move forward with my story!
Mariko B.

Mariko B.

Jan, 2025

Sandy was a true joy to work with. She was very thoughtful in her feedback and went above and beyond what the scope of work was to provide edits. She was on time and flexible in meeting my needs for the project. Would definitely recommend working with Sandy!
Sandy F.
Delightful to collaborate with Mariko. We achieved a polished version of her picture book story and she is now poised to self-publish. In addition, I hope that our phone consultation answered many ...
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Lisa L.

Lisa L.

Jan, 2025

Sandy was helpful and kind and efficient. I chose to work with her a second time and would recommend her!
Sandy F.
An enjoyable second collaboration to polish a brief picture book proposal In which every word carries weight. The shorter the story, the more challenging to get just right! Lisa is planning a “com...
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Kaya Q.

Kaya Q.

Jan, 2025

Collaborating with Sandy was an invaluable experience—her expertise and insights significantly helped my children's book come to life!
Sandy F.
Kaya’s picture book brings alive the emotions and challenges experienced by young kids who move into a new neighborhood and new life. I enjoyed helping her finetune and capture these feelings. We a...
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mark O.

mark O.

Jan, 2025

She was very thorough in cutting down on unnecessary wording, always positive with comments, and I believe the story was much smoother after her input.
Sandy F.
It’s always satisfying to complete a collaboration and enjoy the Improvements made to a story. Mark and I worked very well together (after a few computer glitches on his end!) and he has an excelle...
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