This article analyzes the phases of a Specialization course on Pedagogic coordination: the production of an academic article, as a necessary task for the course conclusion. A weakness verified in the production of articles reveals difficulties related to authorship, density in the treatment of concepts and insecurity in respect to writing. A paradox can be seen: on one hand, we find the well-prepared Professional, enabled to teach and write; on the other hand, we see an insecure and fragile person, when faced with the challenge of writing their own text.