TAA member and intellectual property attorney Brenda Ulrich is the recipient of the 2026 TAA Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have given back to their fellow members through acts of sustained service.
2026 TAA Institute Wrap-Up
The 2026 TAA Institute for Textbook and Academic Authors, which took place June 12-13, allowed veteran and new/aspiring textbook and academic authors across multiple writing disciplines to do a deep dive on topics that met their experience levels.
Dear Dr. Noelle: Post-Parting Depression?
By Dr. Noelle Sterne
Q: I just graduated and feel a ridiculous void! What should I do?
— Destitute Without Dissertation
A: A well-known motivational truism proclaims that the most dangerous time is when you’ve reached a goal. This maxim may explain why many doctoral candidates experience Post-Parting Depression (PPD).
Textbook Award Winners Share Their Writing Strategies | Part 2
We asked 2026 TAA Textbook Award winners what strategies they use to fit writing into their schedules, and they delivered. From early risers to the Nordstrom women’s sofa lounge, you’ll find a tip and location that speaks to you.
The Future of Textbook, Academic Publishing: An Interview with 2026 Institute Keynote Bryan Alexander
What does the future of textbook and academic publishing look like in the age of artificial intelligence? According to Bryan Alexander, award-winning futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and educator recognized internationally, the answer is already beginning to take shape.
Busy TAA People: Caskey Publishes New Scholarly Writing Book
TAA member Micki M. Caskey and co-author Veselina S. Lambrev published a new book Writing as Artistry: EdD Students Learning to Write as Scholarly Practitioners (The Coming of Age of the Education Doctorate).