Defending
Organic Literature
in an AI World.
We certify books written by people, on behalf of publishers, authors, booksellers and readers.
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About Us
Books By People is an independent organisation that partners with publishers to champion human-written books, by certifying titles with a clear, reader-facing standard.
The Crisis
AI is flooding the literary world with imitations of human storytelling - challenging the publishing world to respond. Without safeguards, authentic human work will inevitably struggle to maintain the visibility and credibility it deserves.
Our Mission
To uphold a trusted and recognisable ‘Organic Literature’ market, by supporting human-focused publishers and authors, and making that commitment clear and valuable to readers.
Publisher Questionnaire
Publishers complete a short questionnaire designed to help us tailor membership, and understand their current publishing practices and policies relating to AI. Click here to start.
Membership
The publisher becomes a Books By People Member, with an account in our secure publisher portal and a public profile in our Members Directory, where all certified titles will appear.
Resources & Support
You’ll receive regular updates on AI in publishing, access to our full kit of resources, operational and marketing templates, features on our growing channels, and year-round advisory support.
Certifying a Book
Titles are registered, and we conduct a short review - based on creation accounts, manuscript history, and signature analysis. If the work meets our standards, it qualifies for the Books By People Mark. Certification is quick to complete, and the regulations have been examined and approved by the UK government’s Intellectual Property Office.
Once Certified
All certified titles will be recorded on your public profile page in our Publisher Directory, easily accessible to readers via your unique ID and QR code. You can now also add your book's certification status into the data you send to retailers, so they can recognise your title as Books By People certified.
Why Books By People?
Unlike online AI tools which simply attempt to detect AI, or trust-based labels, our certification process maps the clear signs of humanity visible in the writing process, and has been developed for publishers, by publishing professionals. We offer multiple forms of review crafted for literary work, and our team oversees the whole certification journey.
Join The Organic Literature Movement
Spotlight your books in a market becoming over-run with AI-assisted titles, and strengthen your position to the readers who need to know where their books came from.
The Books By People Team
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Membership cost?
Applying for membership is completely free. To ensure that membership is accessible to publishing houses of all sizes, fees are based on annual turnover and the number of titles you wish to verify.
For full details, please enquire through our application system.
Will we have to do a lot of extra work?
Will the Books By People Mark go on all my titles?
How do you define Human Written vs AI-written?
How do I get in contact?