Human Authored Certification Distinguish human creativity in an increasingly AI world. Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email Human Authored is a project of the Authors Guild that allows an author to certify that their book is created by a human. “Human Authored” means that the text of the book was written by a human and not generated by AI, with the exception of minimal uses such as AI applications that check spelling and grammar or for research. Human Authored certification is available to all authors with books published in the United States who agree to the licensing terms. Membership is not required but the $10/title fee and identity verification requirement are waived for Authors Guild members. Learn more about membership here. Sample Human Authored certification marks Join the Guild and Certification Is Free! The $10/title registration fee and identity verification requirement are waived for Authors Guild members. Plus, get access to a wealth of other benefits for working writers. Apply Now Certification Requirements Authors Guild MembersNon-MembersLicensing AgreementRequiredRequiredIdentity VerificationNot requiredRequiredCostFree! (included in dues)$10/title Get Started Guild Member Simply log in and visit the Human Authored portal to create or manage certifications. Not a Member Joining the Guild is the easiest way to sign up for Human Authored. Click here to apply. Non-members can also sign up for Human Authored without joining the Guild by creating an account here. You will have to verify your identity through a third-party service and pay a $10/title registration fee. If you’ve already created an account. visit the Human Authored portal to create or manage certifications. Look Up a Human Authored Certification Human Authored certifications are listed in a public database where anyone can verify a book’s human origins. You can search for a title, authors, or Human Authored registration number to see and confirm the certification details. Search Human Authored Database More Info Announcement of the expanded Human Authored program FAQs about the Human Authored certification Usage guidelines for the Human Author certification mark Email us at humanauthored@authorsguild.org with any questions.
