Sandra Wendel and Paul Nylander

Sandra Wendel (SandraWendel.com) is a nonfiction book editor, publishing consultant, book award judge, writing instructor, and ghostwriter who helps people turn real lives into unforgettable books. She works in true crime, business/leadership, and selected law enforcement memoir. She is the author of the award-winning book, Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know About Editing (2026 revised edition). As a design partner for authors, editors, and publishers who seek clarity and collaboration, Paul Nylander (illustrada.com) is passionate about crafting books that inspire wonder and help ideas take flight. Designing both covers and interiors, he has worked with a variety of independent publishers—organizations, small presses, and indie authors—on books ranging from the complexity of large, visually rich “coffee table” projects for mission-driven organizations, as well as the beautiful nuances of a variety of genres, including children’s picture books (especially Indigenous/First Nations), business and nonfiction trade, memoir, and a smattering of genre fiction and poetry.