Organization for Transformative Works

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The Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) is a non-profit organization established by fans to serve the interests of fans by providing access to and preserving the history of fanworks and fan culture in its myriad forms.

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Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 14d

July's #OTW Signal spotlights OTW Legal's work opposing the NO FAKES Act of 2026 and a new issue of Transformative Works and Cultures + a tip for you on a new AO3 Statistics FAQ. Read more at otw-news.org/mr3a6spp

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 17d

AO3 has reached 18 million fanworks on the site! Come celebrate with us and learn about collections features. Read more at otw-news.org/3zd6mwss.

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 19d

#AO3 has no official app. All AO3 apps are from third parties – please be cautious about sharing your data with them. For information about why we don't have an app, and tips to make your AO3 experience more app-like, check out our latest news post: otw-news.org/yckzuv3v

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 22d

American Horror Fic Exchange, an #AmericanHorrorStory fanfiction exchange, is being imported to #AO3. Read more about it at otw-news.org/3xks2fxy

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 25d

The #OTW Board will be holding its next public meeting at 02:00 on August 1 UTC. Learn more at: otw-news.org/2s4yvvts

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 27d

Happy #WIP Wednesday #AO3 users! 🖊️ What have you been writing or creating lately? What #fandom is it for? What tags will you put on it once it's done? 👀 We'd love to see!

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 28d

Do you know programming languages like SQL or Python and want to help rescue at-risk fan archives? Want to wrangle #AO3 tags or translate them into English? Are you fluent in other languages? The #OTW is recruiting: otw-news.org/2p94jnbf

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· 29d

In #FiveThings Elin discusses being an Event Coordinator, helping support the Translation committee, and making site skins! Read more on otw-news.org/2p9xsev6

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jul 10

Today’s #OTW guest, Atticus Yus, discusses fanfiction, consent, and tagging as paratexts. Read more at otw-news.org/ym553em7

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jul 5

June's #OTW newsletter spotlights the new OTW Code of Conduct, #AO3 reaching 11 million registered users, and a new OTW RedNote (小红书) account. Read more at otw-news.org/2p9y32y7.

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 30

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2wdv4dm5

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 28

June’s #OTW Signal discusses Russia’s intensifying crackdown on LGBT content, spotlights an academic survey about how fans evaluate fanfiction + tips for you on blanket permission statements. Read more at otw-news.org/ycxc85hw

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 22

#OTW's Elections Committee announces the 3 candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors. 4 seats are up for this election. Read their bios and platforms by visiting otw-news.org/2dyw55hh

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Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 19

#AO3 now has 11 million registered users! Visit our celebration post and learn about gifts on AO3. Read more at otw-news.org/5n7expmy

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 17

#TWC's issue 48 on Disability and Fandom is out! Read more at otw-news.org/2ybkw644

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 16

#Kraith Collected, a collection of #StarTrek zines set in the Kraith universe, is importing a copy of the zines’ fanworks to #AO3 via Open Doors. For background and what this means for creators with works in Kraith Collected, read more at otw-news.org/48t6z7aj

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 12

Happy #Fanwork Friday #AO3 users! What fics are currently in your 'Marked For Later' that you plan to read soon? Maybe even this weekend? 🤔 Share with the class so we can all add to our ever-growing lists!

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 10

In #FiveThings, Ellipsis discusses #OTW News by Mail, canonical character tags, and balancing work, volunteering, and reading fic. Read more on otw-news.org/2p9eyy6n

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Jun 5

May's #OTW newsletter spotlights Open Doors' plans to import #ArtisticAlley artworks, #Fanlore's annual bingo challenge, and the upcoming 2026 OTW Board of Directors election. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/35u5xtbc

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 30

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 29

Happy #Fanfic Friday #AO3 users! 📢 It's time to do what we do best: share our favorite fics! Drop a link to your comfort read. Or that one-shot you find yourself rereading again and again. Or, maybe, the fic that destroyed you so emotionally you may never recover. Let's go! 👏

Fanfic Friday graphic with a green pipe, stars, and blocks

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 26

Have you shown #AO3 love to your favorite author recently? 📕 AO3 Love: (n) DEFINITION - leaving a comment on the fanfiction you can't get enough of! What #fanfic did you comment on recently? ✨ Share the love and comment on your latest read today!

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 23

In 2017, West Wing Fanfiction Central was imported to #AO3 as a part of OTW's Open Doors project. It first began in 2002, and hosted over 5000 works! Check out the collection here: archiveofourown.org/collections/westwingfanfictioncentral

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Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 13

Do you have experience in managing or leading people? Are you a frequent Bluesky, Twitter | X, or RedNote user who enjoys helping others? Are you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? The #OTW is recruiting! Learn more at: otw-news.org/mrx56zjn

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 11

Happy Monday #AO3 users! 📣 Let's start the week off right, especially since Mod Tiana hasn't asked in a while... what #fanfic recs have you collected over the past few months? Feel free to share and tag the authors so they can join in too! 🤗

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 10

🙏❣️ Thank you to everyone who visited us at Supanova 2026 in Melbourne— we had an awesome time! Want to see the fanworks recommended by con attendees? Check out the AO3 collection: ao3.org/collections/Supanova_2026/bookmarks

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· May 7

Today is #WorldPasswordDay and #AO3's Policy & Abuse volunteers have some advice for you on keeping your account secure. Read more at otw-news.org/yhayrevn

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Apr 27

The #OTW April 2026 Membership Drive has concluded! We raised US$362,171.85. Thank you to everybody who donated and shared! For additional stats, read more at otw-news.org/2p9e3phv

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Apr 24

All the lovely AO3/OTW blankets crafted by Fiber Art Weavers have been claimed! Thank you so much to them for the donation and to everyone of you for your support!

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks· Apr 24

The #OTW April Membership Drive has begun! Check out the new donation gifts for this year and learn a little bit about what AO3 is like behind the scenes. Read more at: otw-news.org/yckszx9f