Certificate of authenticity
Susan Elliott
Writer
This body of work has been verified as human‑created with no more than de minimis use of AI.
- Certification number
- 1000-0000-0713
- Certification date
- 29 May 2026
- Certification type
- Writer
- Certified scope
- Certified writer work
Creative work
I am a Sydney‑based freelance travel writer, a contributor to numerous travel magazines (Australia and New Zealand) as well as online travel sites. All of my features are my own creative work, 100%. I am a multi‑award winning writer and a member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) - the peak body for travel media in Australia and NZ.
How this certification was verified
Proudly Human reviewed the writer's application, declaration to adhere to de minimis use of AI, and representative works before issuing this certification.
What this certification covers
My process for writing a travel feature is a long one! It begins with the trip, of course! During which I take extensive notes and record interviews (using the app Otter which transcribes), and take my own photographs. The writing process is a long one - I am not a fast writer and I strive to create work that is truly original - injected with my own sense of humour. I sometimes use AI to help in a word search, an unusual synonym usually - and sometimes use it to assist with a grammar query. However, this has been less so recently as I have employed a sub‑editor to look over my work for inaccuracies. I can say in honesty that my completed features are 100% original - made by ME!
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