Textbook and Academic Authors Association

The Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) is a national nonprofit organization based in Fountain City, Wisconsin. Founded in 1987, TAA is dedicated to supporting authors of textbooks, scholarly journal articles, and academic books. It serves as a professional community that provides resources, guidance, and advocacy to help authors succeed in the publishing landscape.

TAA offers a variety of services, including over 250 on-demand presentations, live webinars, and downloadable eBooks focused on writing, publishing, and grant writing. Members can engage in networking through TAA Conversation Circles and access a library of templates and tools to aid their writing processes. The association also conducts surveys to provide insights on royalties and contracts, and members receive publications like the TAA Blog and the *Abstract* journal, which feature industry news and writing inspiration. TAA aims to empower authors and enhance the quality of academic publishing.