Organization for Transformative Works
@transformativeworks.org
The Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) is a nonprofit 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.
Celebrate fandom friendship with us through the release of Fandom Friendships: A Zine! Viewable for free at otw-news.org/2p8p95r4
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Celebrate fandom friendship with us through the release of Fandom Friendships: A Zine! Viewable for free at otw-news.org/2p8p95r4
In October, we successfully completed our #OTW Membership Drive, celebrated 16 million works on #AO3, and attended two conventions. Read more at otw-news.org/2s3j5mzp
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In October, we successfully completed our #OTW Membership Drive, celebrated 16 million works on #AO3, and attended two conventions. Read more at otw-news.org/2s3j5mzp
The #OTW is monitoring new laws around the world and working to ensure #AO3 remains a safe, open space for creative expression. OTW Legal addresses concerns about current and proposed legislation on age verification, privacy, and freedom of expression. Read more at: otw-news.org/y8sxsp6v
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The #OTW is monitoring new laws around the world and working to ensure #AO3 remains a safe, open space for creative expression. OTW Legal addresses concerns about current and proposed legislation on age verification, privacy, and freedom of expression. Read more at: otw-news.org/y8sxsp6v
In #FiveThings Julie discusses fanzines, databases, and the Murderbot Diaries. Read more on otw-news.org/2dxsvvx5
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In #FiveThings Julie discusses fanzines, databases, and the Murderbot Diaries. Read more on otw-news.org/2dxsvvx5
#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/3p8cnfe8
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/3p8cnfe8
October's #OTW Signal offers you a chance to contribute to an archive on J. R. R. Tolkien fandom as well as read a study on misogyny in fannish conventions + a tip for you about donation gifts. Read more at otw-news.org/yckcxjmm.
October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
October's #OTW Signal offers you a chance to contribute to an archive on J. R. R. Tolkien fandom as well as read a study on misogyny in fannish conventions + a tip for you about donation gifts. Read more at otw-news.org/yckcxjmm.
We are at MCM Comic Con London! This weekend (Oct 24-26) at Excel London, England. Come see us in booth s2038! Find more info about the con here: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us...
October 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We are at MCM Comic Con London! This weekend (Oct 24-26) at Excel London, England. Come see us in booth s2038! Find more info about the con here: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us...
Open Doors has been hard at work importing fanzines to #AO3 through the Fanzine Scan Hosting Project (FSHP) with Zinedom! Check out a round-up of what they've imported so far at: otw-news.org/jhfysvs5
October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Open Doors has been hard at work importing fanzines to #AO3 through the Fanzine Scan Hosting Project (FSHP) with Zinedom! Check out a round-up of what they've imported so far at: otw-news.org/jhfysvs5
Are you fluent in a language other than English? Do you have graphic design skills? Are you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? Are you passionate about AO3 and want to help us better reply to users all around the world? The #OTW is recruiting! otw-news.org/ye2xs9w3.
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Are you fluent in a language other than English? Do you have graphic design skills? Are you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? Are you passionate about AO3 and want to help us better reply to users all around the world? The #OTW is recruiting! otw-news.org/ye2xs9w3.
#AO3 has reached 16 million fanworks! Celebrate this milestone with us, and learn more about the technical setup of the site at otw-news.org/s486vdeb
October 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#AO3 has reached 16 million fanworks! Celebrate this milestone with us, and learn more about the technical setup of the site at otw-news.org/s486vdeb
The #OTW’s October membership drive has ended; we raised US$288,692.28; 8,753 individuals chose to take up or renew their membership. Thank you to everybody who donated and shared! For additional stats, check out: otw-news.org/3ppvwtwj
October 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The #OTW’s October membership drive has ended; we raised US$288,692.28; 8,753 individuals chose to take up or renew their membership. Thank you to everybody who donated and shared! For additional stats, check out: otw-news.org/3ppvwtwj
For our Oct 2025 Membership Drive, we’re featuring a donation gift each day, Oct 17-19!
Today’s featured gift: a water bottle! Stay hydrated with a water bottle that shows off your #AO3 and #OTW love.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
Today’s featured gift: a water bottle! Stay hydrated with a water bottle that shows off your #AO3 and #OTW love.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
October 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
For our Oct 2025 Membership Drive, we’re featuring a donation gift each day, Oct 17-19!
Today’s featured gift: a water bottle! Stay hydrated with a water bottle that shows off your #AO3 and #OTW love.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
Today’s featured gift: a water bottle! Stay hydrated with a water bottle that shows off your #AO3 and #OTW love.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
For our Oct 2025 Membership Drive, we’re featuring a donation gift each day, Oct 17-19!
Today’s featured gift: a butterfly pin! A colorful rainbow enamel pin shows off your love for #AO3 and the #OTW.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
Today’s featured gift: a butterfly pin! A colorful rainbow enamel pin shows off your love for #AO3 and the #OTW.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For our Oct 2025 Membership Drive, we’re featuring a donation gift each day, Oct 17-19!
Today’s featured gift: a butterfly pin! A colorful rainbow enamel pin shows off your love for #AO3 and the #OTW.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
Today’s featured gift: a butterfly pin! A colorful rainbow enamel pin shows off your love for #AO3 and the #OTW.
Donate today and choose this gift to make it yours! otw.org/donate
#OTW's October Membership drive has begun! Take a peek at our servers and find out how you can help keep them running at: otw-news.org/3yjwum4y
October 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
#OTW's October Membership drive has begun! Take a peek at our servers and find out how you can help keep them running at: otw-news.org/3yjwum4y
The #OTW’s Finance Committee has released the update on the 2025 Budget, reporting on our projects, fundraising, and more! See the spreadsheet and report at: otw-news.org/2jvkzpnd
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The #OTW’s Finance Committee has released the update on the 2025 Budget, reporting on our projects, fundraising, and more! See the spreadsheet and report at: otw-news.org/2jvkzpnd
cj2017 and feroxargentea, publishers of #TheXFiles fanzine Dreaming the Answers, are importing the zine’s fanworks to #AO3. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/22m2x64u
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
cj2017 and feroxargentea, publishers of #TheXFiles fanzine Dreaming the Answers, are importing the zine’s fanworks to #AO3. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/22m2x64u
Are you a frequent #AO3 user who enjoys helping others? Would you like to assist AO3 users by resolving complaints? The Organization for Transformative Works is recruiting! Learn more at: otw-news.org/2p8u453j
October 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Are you a frequent #AO3 user who enjoys helping others? Would you like to assist AO3 users by resolving complaints? The Organization for Transformative Works is recruiting! Learn more at: otw-news.org/2p8u453j
In September, #AO3 gained new and improved collections features, #OTW Legal filed an amicus brief in a US Supreme Court case, and we received an award at #EagleCon in Los Angeles! Check out the latest OTW Newsletter for details: otw-news.org/2p846z7j
October 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
In September, #AO3 gained new and improved collections features, #OTW Legal filed an amicus brief in a US Supreme Court case, and we received an award at #EagleCon in Los Angeles! Check out the latest OTW Newsletter for details: otw-news.org/2p846z7j
#OTW Signal highlights the intrinsic value of #fanworks and the labor of love that keeps #AO3 free + tips for you on exploring OTW press coverage. Read more at otw-news.org/jv7mk2sc.
September 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
#OTW Signal highlights the intrinsic value of #fanworks and the labor of love that keeps #AO3 free + tips for you on exploring OTW press coverage. Read more at otw-news.org/jv7mk2sc.
TWC's issue 46 is out! Read more at otw-news.org/23zy8cfj
September 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
TWC's issue 46 is out! Read more at otw-news.org/23zy8cfj
"Art commission" spambot comments are on the rise! Do not give scammers your email or social media information. Read more advice from #AO3 Policy & Abuse about how to protect yourself from spam at otw-news.org/yckkv3hy
September 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Art commission" spambot comments are on the rise! Do not give scammers your email or social media information. Read more advice from #AO3 Policy & Abuse about how to protect yourself from spam at otw-news.org/yckkv3hy
The Pinky and the Brain Page, a Pinky and the Brain #fanfiction and #fanart archive, is being imported to #AO3. Read more at: otw-news.org/3krj9a9a
September 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Pinky and the Brain Page, a Pinky and the Brain #fanfiction and #fanart archive, is being imported to #AO3. Read more at: otw-news.org/3krj9a9a
The OTW Board will be holding its next public meeting at 00:00 UTC on October 5. Learn more at otw-news.org/53wb9u6c
September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The OTW Board will be holding its next public meeting at 00:00 UTC on October 5. Learn more at otw-news.org/53wb9u6c
Do you have experience copyediting or proofreading academic journals? Would you like to wrangle #AO3 tags? Can you read and translate from Chinese or Italian to English? Do you have experience in managing or leading people? The #OTW is Recruiting! otw-news.org/w8thejrv
September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Do you have experience copyediting or proofreading academic journals? Would you like to wrangle #AO3 tags? Can you read and translate from Chinese or Italian to English? Do you have experience in managing or leading people? The #OTW is Recruiting! otw-news.org/w8thejrv