Starting with the first edition, physical geography textbook author Robert Christopherson developed an editorial style guide specific to his books.…
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Bob Mankoff, nationally renowned cartoon editor for The New Yorker, will keynote the Text and Academic Authors Association’s 27th Annual…
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In her academic writing blog, “Explorations of Style”, Rachael Cayley offers three key principles for strong academic writing: 1) using writing to clarify your own thinking, 2) committing to extensive revision, and 3) understanding the needs of your reader.
3 Tips to succeeding as a textbook author
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Featured Member Mike Kennamer – Insights on writing, project development and the value of developing a business structure
Mike Kennamer currently serves as Director of Workforce Development at Northeast Alabama Community College and is President/CEO of Kennamer Media…
Four candidates running for two open positions on the TAA Council
Four candidates are running for two open positions on the TAA Council, the association’s governing board. Terms begin July 1,…