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As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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

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

Engler, Michael

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

Ferguson Fuller, Sandy

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
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.

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

Constantinesco, Kim

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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

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Goober Man

Frazier, Peter

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I Love Outside

Gelsthorpe, Amy

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Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Sandy has 249 reviews

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Sandy C.

Sandy C.

Apr, 2025

Working with Sandy was a great experience. I really enjoyed the back and forth editing which allowed me the chance to make only the modifications I wanted and allowed me to maintain my book's feel. Sandy was very thoughtful with her edits and was always prompt. She was also very generous in exten...
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Sandy F.
Such an imaginative and fun story to work on! Our collaboration was smooth, requiring a short extension, but on task with our mutually busy schedules! I really enjoyed sharing Ideas and this author...
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Nancy F.

Nancy F.

Apr, 2025

Sandy made tweaks that tightened my story and suggested a twist to tie it together. She encourages comments and answers questions that strengthen the collaboration and story. I enjoyed working with her and learning from her.
Sandy F.
A second successful collaboration with Nancy. She is such a precise, careful writer and I truly appreciate her attention to each word in the story. That DOES make for numerous rounds of editing to/...
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Fred R.

Fred R.

Mar, 2025

Sandy was very helpful. She made some good suggestions and was open to listening to my thoughts, which I appreciated. In addition, she communicated with me by phone at my request.
Sandy F.
A fun collaboration working on this lilting, rhyming picture book. After polishing, the author and I shared a test “read-aloud” over the phone to evaluate the flow of the final choices. He is recep...
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Jill R.

Jill R.

Mar, 2025

I love working with Sandy - she's excellent, professional, and prompt and her partnership is invaluable to my writing successes.
Sandy F.
A second fun and creative collaboration, further developing the Pug characters In Jill’s series of picture book stories. I really enjoy our “banter” back and forth as we dig for the perfect words a...
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Erica H.

Erica H.

Mar, 2025

Working with Sandy was great. She was very professional and very responsive. I got exactly what I needed, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a query letter review!
Sandy F.
A straightforward, efficient collaboration with Erica to create and polish her query letter. She is responsive, appreciative and I would welcome the chance to help her again. Thank you, Erica and g...
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