Researching Certification for Similar Industries

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Permalink Reply by Bradley Flora on June 22, 2010 at 11:13pm

Fine Art Certification:

http://www.fineartstitle.com/artists.php


This certification helps potential buyers know that a work of art is certifiably created by the artist who claims to have created it. The website states that, due to the potential for fraud within the art world, potential buyers of art lack confidence in his or her own judgment and that by discovering that the art is certified that will be more interested in buying said work.

The criteria for this program is open, and in the art world is technically considered a "registration of ownership" of a specific work of art. Proof of ownership is optional in this program, but owners may submit verification of ownership. Specifically, the owner may enter photos, bill of sale, tax payments and any other document that would further verify ownership.

In this case, the barrier to entry of certification is low, with the only real requirement being the owner's desire to document his or her artwork, as well as their ability to afford the registration fee of $10 per work (or $15 monthly for unlimited registrations).

Permalink Reply by Tambra Kendall on March 18, 2011 at 12:25am

New member here but adding my .02 for what its worth.

 

I'm a member of Romance Writers of America. One of the largest writing organizations with over 8,000 member. I spoke to the RWA National office and was told that I would not be recognized as a published author no matter how much money I make because my work would be self-published. Only books that are traditionally published where the author receives an advance or a combination of advance and royalties meeting the minimum amount specified for one book to be included in RWA's PAN-Published Author Network.

I write paranormal romance: historical, contemporary, futuristic, fantasy, urban fantasy. All of the other major writing organizations appear to have similar requirements. Despite the organization I pay dues to won't recognize my efforts, I'm forging ahead with my publishing business.

 

I wish you all the best on this project. If I can be of assistance, please let me know.

Tambra Kendall

Daughters of Avalon Publishing

 

 

Permalink Reply by Bradley Flora on March 22, 2011 at 12:07pm

Tambra,

 

Thanks for sharing this, it helps to illustrate the fact that there still is a stigma against self-publishers that may be seen, unnecessarily, as an albatross that the publishing industry is working desperately to keep off from around its neck.

 

I also appreciate you sharing this because it gives us another angle of pursuit. If the PIP program could meet standards that the RWA would recognize then we could further accomplish our goals of legitimizing those independent and self publishers who have overcome the stigma of self publishing.

 

The creation of this program has proceeded slowly because we want it to happen only one way: the right way.

We are taking care to not rush because if implemented correctly PIP certification has so much potential to change the paradigm that publishers of quality independent titles still deal with today.

Stay tuned, as the next round of input for the PIP program is just about ready for the public and industry. When that happens, the hub of all the activity we still be here in this group's discussion forum: Publisher Certification - PIP.

 

Thanks for your time.  It is much appreciated.

 

Sincerely,

 

bradley flora

SPANnet.org

Permalink Reply by Tambra Kendall on March 22, 2011 at 5:49pm

Hi Bradley,

 

If you need any information such as address and phone numbers for Romance Writers of America's National office, let me know and I'll provide them to you.

 

Thank you for everything!

 

Tambra Kendall