Research about Academic Authors Presented at AAACE
In October 2018, Dr. Kathleen P. King and doctoral student Lauren Maroon presented the first results of their extensive study of the Textbook and Academic Authors Association members regarding book authoring development and experiences. Their work was shared and discussed at the AAACE Conference (American Association for Adult Continuing Education) held in Myrtle Beach, SC.
“Authors Under Construction” was the title of the session!
The research is based on a mixed methods study conducted this summer to explore the experiences, challenges, supports and development of book authors related to academic fields. Both an online survey and interviews were conducted to collect a rich body of data providing abundant insight into diverse experiences. Specific themes have been identified and prove informative for new and experienced authors, and those seeking to support/develop them.
The research team is submitting a journal manuscript to share the findings with a wider audience. Watch for more news soon!
From the TAA web site:
The Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) provides professional development resources, events, and networking opportunities for textbook authors and authors of scholarly journal articles and books…TAA offers a wide array of resources and benefits to help you navigate your path to writing success. These benefits include publication grants, webinars, a monthly print newsletter, and a variety of networking opportunities available through CONNECT, TAA’s online member community.
