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As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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

Sandy has 141 reviews

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Pria D.

Pria D.

May, 2023

This is one of many projects Sandy has collaborated on Sandy is wonderful and very professional! Love working with her! Thanks Sandy!
Sandy F.
As mentioned before, Pria and I make such a great team. She is professional, punctual and creative! Her manuscripts are all quite different, so always a new challenge and refreshing. Think we nai...
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Cathy M.

Cathy M.

May, 2023

This was the first time that I have ever worked with an Editor as the manuscript was for my first ever picture book. I didn't really know what to expect. Sandy was very helpful in guiding me through the process and was able to offer me numerous suggestions as we tweaked the story with each edit without changing the storyline. I found that she was prompt in getting back to me with her edits. I ...
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Sandy F.
Another rhyming picture book challenge ... I welcome those! Once I fully embraced the subject matter of this funny picture book (SNOT), I really dipped into it. We successfully completed this int...
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Joe L.

Joe L.

May, 2023

Sandy was very prompt, flexible, and gave me a very comprehensive edit experience with my picture book. She gave honest feedback and did her best to enter into my writing so that she could go far beyond providing canned advice. She was very generous with her time, and her experience came through clearly. I'm pleased with the cleaning up that she was able to help me complete. I highly recomm...
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Sandy F.
I enjoyed helping Joe with his imaginative and personal picture book, including his marvelous illustrations. We trimmed it down some to better fit current market preferences, also self-publishing ...
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Jessica B.

Jessica B.

May, 2023

I had such a blast with Sandy. Sandy helped me shape my blunt story into a full and vibrant story. She helped with so much!! I would absolutely recommend Sandy!
Sandy F.
I loved developing this imaginative story with Jessica. What better place to celebrate anthropomorphic characters but in children’s picture books! We took it to the hilt with a lively Lunchbox! T...
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Rachael H.

Rachael H.

May, 2023

Sandy is very responsive, and was a pleasure to work with. This was my first time getting a story edited by a professional editor and author and I really appreciated her insight, focus, and overall edits to my story! My story is stronger in all aspects - grammar, plot, rhythm, cadence, etc. and Sandy provided me with a story board for when I am in the illustration steps. Thank you, Sandy!
Sandy F.
Rhyme always presents an additional challenge and this edit was no exception! But Rachael and I worked well together to introduce some new word choices and ideas. Our end result is a polished tex...
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