Sandy Fuller - Editor
Literary agent; picture book consultant and development editor; published author/illustrator; mentored by Maurice Sendak at Yale.
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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!
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!
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Certifications
- Yale and Radcliffe Publishing Degrees; SCBWI
Awards
- Colorado Book Award; Moonbeam Picture Book Award
Work experience
Director
Self-employed
January, 1988
–
Present
(about 35 years)
As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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 (19 selected works)
Moon Loon
Fuller, Sandy Ferguson
Sunshine on My Shoulders (with Audio CD and Musical Score)
Denver, John, Canyon, Christopher
Solar The Polar
Constantinesco, Kim, Evans, Jessica Linn
Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs & Other Ughs
Fredericks, Anthony D., DiRubbio, Jennifer
Tall Tall Tree
Fredericks, Anthony D., Wallace, Chad
The Bunny Poets
Toboni, Barbara, Ferguson Fuller, Sandy
John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver & Kids!)
Denver, John, Canyon, Christopher
The Nifty Thrifty
Ferguson Fuller, Sandy, Dolby, Jan
Good Morning, Snowplow!
Bruss, Deborah, Fancher, Lou, Johnson, Steve, Fancher, Lou
A Tiger Like Me
Engler, Michael, Tourlonias, Joëlle, Watkinson, Laura
Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?
Carmela LaVigna Coyle, Mike Gordon, Carl Gordon
The BLUES Go Birding Across America
Malnor, Carol, Fuller, Sandy, Schroeder, Louise
The Blues Go Birding at Wild America's Shores
Malnor, Carol, Fuller, Sandy, Schroeder, Louise
The Blues Go Extreme Birding (Blues Go Birding)
Malnor, Carol, Fuller, Sandy, Schroeder, Louise
I Love Outside
Gelsthorpe, Amy, King, Janet
Goober Man
Frazier, Peter, Wilson, Emily
Thank You Aunt Tallulah!
Carmela Lavigna Coyle, Bruce MacPherson
Fish House Door
Baldwin, Robert, Sheckels, Astrid
Downward Mule
Hammond, Jenna, Page, Steve
Sandy has 127 reviews
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Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Sandy was willing to work within my budget, which I so appreciated. Her communication style was clear, she gave excellent feedback and helped me make a manuscript I felt was already strong even stronger! It now has added internal rhymes, wordplay, humour, and I truly feel Sandy helped me achieve the goal I was working toward with this persuasive picture book. Her guidance about next steps in th...
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Cynthia Mackey, February 2023
Sandy is a real professional that paying attention to the small but sugnbificant detials
and fun to work with.
golan vaknin, February 2023
Working with Sandy was an eye opener. She helped me in so many ways. She is great to work with.
Renee Whitley, January 2023
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Reply from Sandy Fuller
Sandy was very professional and got the work done in a timely manner. In addition, she was generous with her feedback. I would give her 5 stars because she made some really great edits on my children's book, while also maintaining my voice as a writer throughout. She was easy to work with and kind.
Frankie Martin, January 2023
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Reply from Sandy Fuller
Very helpful suggestions. A pleasure to work with
Jane Wilkens, January 2023
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