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As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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 190 reviews

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Joshua L.

Joshua L.

Apr, 2024

I really enjoyed working with Sandy. She was timely with the project, starting on agreed upon time and completing as agreed. Throughout that time from start to finish the back and forth was also timely allowing me to stay in the flow of the project without any lag time. As to the quality of her edits, I found them to on point with what I was looking for in terms of feedback and suggestions. ...
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Sandy F.
My collaboration with Joshua was fun and rewarding. He is now poised to move ahead with his polished, personal picture book which offers a creative “spin” on the common monster-theme; also I was gl...
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Kayla J.

Kayla J.

Apr, 2024

It was great to work with Sandy!
Sandy F.
It was a pleasure to work with Kayla. We had some difficulties sharing files without direct email but finally she was able to deliver a finished sketch PDF with my final comments so that she can mo...
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Emily R.

Emily R.

Apr, 2024

After helping me edit my manuscript, Sandy helped polish my query letter to make sure it included all the important info and was written in the best way possible. She's happy to go back and forth on edits until it's perfect, which I appreciated. Would definitely recommend her!
Sandy F.
Emily and I extended our initial editorial consultation work to finalize her query letter for submissions. A few rounds, but we got it right! I look forward to hearing more about her progress with ...
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Katherine M.

Katherine M.

Apr, 2024

Working with Sandy was an amazing experience. She is very thorough. We went back and forth several times to polish up my story, and I'm very proud of how it turned out. I appreciates her guidance and suggestions, and hope to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future.
Sandy F.
What a wonderful, original story, definitely deserving of publication. Definitely nothing like it out there in the marketplace, so I hope that Kate is successful with her next steps. This welcomes...
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W M.

W M.

Mar, 2024

Working with Sandy was great. She had a great eye for my story, going above and beyond to make it the best it could be. I'm very pleased with her edits and her feedback was a great help to me. I would absolutely work with her again.
Sandy F.
What fun to work with Wynne and his endearing airplane character whom, I hope, Is on his way to stardom in the picture book world. Wynne is so appreciative, receptive and respectful of my effort. H...
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