Dear Dr. Noelle: Whirling in the Limbo of Creativity

By Dr. Noelle Sterne,

Q: Whenever I start writing, all kinds of ideas start swirling around. How do I corral them?

— Creatively Dizzy

A: I’ve experienced the same, often. Whether I’ve scribbled a handful of notes in a frenzy of inspiration or actually made an outline, once I start to write that same itchy, unsteady, slightly nauseous feeling pervades. Not exactly illness or indigestion, it’s more of a nervous disquiet I can only describe as “creative limbo.” Doesn’t matter how often I’ve felt it or how many pieces I’ve started and completed. It rears up, and the ideas threaten to overtake me.

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2026 TAA Institute Bookstore Featured Book: ‘Voices of Rural Leadership: True Stories of Success in Education’

Voices of Rural Leadership: True Stories of Success in Education, by Joseph ‘Rocky’ F. Wallace, Kevin Hub, Robert Stafford, and Franklin Thomas, features authentic accounts from a distinguished group of educators and community learners who are deeply committed to serving students and families in rural America. Each story aligns with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and offers practical insight, inspiration, and proven strategies. Whether you are a leadership faculty member, aspiring administrator, or seasoned practitioner, this book is a valuable resource for fostering growth, resilience, and innovation in educational leadership.

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Industry News Round-Up Week of 3/30/2026

Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net.

‘Potentially Existential’: Higher Ed Denounces Proposed Federal Funding Strings (April 1, 2026)

Florida Deals Another Blow to Sociology (March 30, 2026)

Diversity Officers Gather to Grieve and Rally  (March 30, 2026)

How Companies Are Using AI to Pay Workers as Little as Possible (March 26, 2026)

White House Releases National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (March 23. 2026)

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BOOK REVIEW – ‘The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching’

By Dr. Joseph ‘Rocky’ Wallace

Dr. Mike Rutherford’s book, The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching (2013), illustrates 23 common themes regularly modeled in the classroom by effective educators. Utilized as a clinical resource in schools throughout the U.S. and internationally (Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea), this text breaks down in practical narrative why proven pedagogy makes all the difference.

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Your Author Bio: Time to Shine

By John Bond

 If you’re an academic venturing into the world of publishing, your author bio is a small but important tool. It travels with your work, shapes how readers see you, and often determines whether media, conference organizers, or potential collaborators take a second look. But too many scholars undersell themselves here. Let me be blunt: humility has no place in your author bio. This is not your departmental webpage. It’s your moment to shine.

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