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.
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#TransformativeWorks is officially on Bluesky! 💙 Follow us for updates on everything OTW: such as #AO3, Fanlore, legal advocacy, our other projects, fannish information, + more! Repost to help spread the word 📣
As a follow-up from International Volunteer Day, today we're spotlighting our Translation volunteers as they answer questions you asked them! Read what they had to say at otw-news.org/2p93mpfh
January 10, 2026 at 2:27 PM
As a follow-up from International Volunteer Day, today we're spotlighting our Translation volunteers as they answer questions you asked them! Read what they had to say at otw-news.org/2p93mpfh
AO3 Stats inside! Our 2025 in review. Learn more at otw-news.org/4fvmdxmt
January 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
AO3 Stats inside! Our 2025 in review. Learn more at otw-news.org/4fvmdxmt
"Fanfiction allows people to explore identity, sexuality, trauma and love through characters they already trust. For many queer readers and writers, it was the first place they saw themselves represented."
The hill I will die on: Fan fiction is real literature, whatever the snobs say | Urooj Ashfaq
Yes, it’s messy, derivative and occasionally incomprehensible – but so is life, says comedian Urooj Ashfaq
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"Fanfiction allows people to explore identity, sexuality, trauma and love through characters they already trust. For many queer readers and writers, it was the first place they saw themselves represented."
The #OTW Board will be holding its next public meeting at 00:00 UTC on January 18. Learn more at otw-news.org/ycktye9
January 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The #OTW Board will be holding its next public meeting at 00:00 UTC on January 18. Learn more at otw-news.org/ycktye9
As a follow-up from International Volunteer Day, today we're spotlighting our #OTW Support volunteers as they answer questions you asked them! Read what they had to say at otw-news.org/mvwwz5jd
January 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
As a follow-up from International Volunteer Day, today we're spotlighting our #OTW Support volunteers as they answer questions you asked them! Read what they had to say at otw-news.org/mvwwz5jd
It's the first #Fanwork Friday of 2026! 🎉 Let's celebrate by sharing what we've been reading, writing, drawing, or making recently! Any fandom or pairing welcome, and links encouraged!
January 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It's the first #Fanwork Friday of 2026! 🎉 Let's celebrate by sharing what we've been reading, writing, drawing, or making recently! Any fandom or pairing welcome, and links encouraged!
December's #OTW Signal explores the concept of fan devotion as shaped by shared rituals and experiences + a tip on how you can see the OTW at your local con! Read more at otw-news.org/yc4n2mmm
December 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
December's #OTW Signal explores the concept of fan devotion as shaped by shared rituals and experiences + a tip on how you can see the OTW at your local con! Read more at otw-news.org/yc4n2mmm
Some time ago we asked the community to submit questions to our #OTW volunteers for #InternationalVolunteerDay. Thanks again to everyone who participated! You can now check out some of our volunteers' responses at otw-news.org/yckpbhwb
Come celebrate our #OTW volunteers for #InternationalVolunteerDay, and learn more about how the OTW works behind the scenes at otw-news.org/yckpbhwb
December 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Some time ago we asked the community to submit questions to our #OTW volunteers for #InternationalVolunteerDay. Thanks again to everyone who participated! You can now check out some of our volunteers' responses at otw-news.org/yckpbhwb
Our #AO3 Policy & Abuse committee has shared an update about the types of harassment messages bots are now leaving. Read the full post on Tumblr at ao3-news.org/yckz5jjy
December 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Our #AO3 Policy & Abuse committee has shared an update about the types of harassment messages bots are now leaving. Read the full post on Tumblr at ao3-news.org/yckz5jjy
Updated Statement from Board, Chairs & Leads on the 2020 promises from the OTW! Read it in full at: otw-news.org/yckmht9x
December 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Updated Statement from Board, Chairs & Leads on the 2020 promises from the OTW! Read it in full at: otw-news.org/yckmht9x
#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p83s372.
December 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p83s372.
We took a peek at your holiday wish list, hope you don't mind 🎁🥂🧑🎄
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We took a peek at your holiday wish list, hope you don't mind 🎁🥂🧑🎄
The Randall Morgan Memorial Archive, a Queer As Folk (US) fanfiction archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own (AO3). Read more at: otw-news.org/td6a9w
December 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Randall Morgan Memorial Archive, a Queer As Folk (US) fanfiction archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own (AO3). Read more at: otw-news.org/td6a9w
International Fanworks Day 2026 is on the horizon, and we'd like to know about any fan-events you're planning to host this #IFD! Tell us how you'll celebrate until January 28, and we'll signal-boost your event for you. You can submit your event at otw-news.org/mvpscwby
December 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
International Fanworks Day 2026 is on the horizon, and we'd like to know about any fan-events you're planning to host this #IFD! Tell us how you'll celebrate until January 28, and we'll signal-boost your event for you. You can submit your event at otw-news.org/mvpscwby
Erica Frank and Kathryn Soderholm have resigned from the OTW Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective December 11, 2025. Read more at otw-news.org/yp2as54k
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Erica Frank and Kathryn Soderholm have resigned from the OTW Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective December 11, 2025. Read more at otw-news.org/yp2as54k
In November, we celebrated #AO3's 16th anniversary, #Fanlore ran a No Fault November challenge for editors to catch up on badges, and the #OTW filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/5f67t2at
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In November, we celebrated #AO3's 16th anniversary, #Fanlore ran a No Fault November challenge for editors to catch up on badges, and the #OTW filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/5f67t2at
Come celebrate our #OTW volunteers for #InternationalVolunteerDay, and learn more about how the OTW works behind the scenes at otw-news.org/yckpbhwb
December 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Come celebrate our #OTW volunteers for #InternationalVolunteerDay, and learn more about how the OTW works behind the scenes at otw-news.org/yckpbhwb
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Happy International Volunteer Day to all my colleagues -- in translation and beyond -- who help make the Organization for Transformative Works and the Archive of Our Own possible!
@transformativeworks.org @archiveofourown.org
@transformativeworks.org @archiveofourown.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Happy International Volunteer Day to all my colleagues -- in translation and beyond -- who help make the Organization for Transformative Works and the Archive of Our Own possible!
@transformativeworks.org @archiveofourown.org
@transformativeworks.org @archiveofourown.org
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This #PlatonicTuesday is all about #Stobin from #StrangerThings! Meeting as Scoops Ahoy coworkers in Season 3, they’re a perfect match: disaster humans who find their platonic soulmate. Are you a fan of these two? Help expand their Fanlore page! bit.ly/4ov0Ymg
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This #PlatonicTuesday is all about #Stobin from #StrangerThings! Meeting as Scoops Ahoy coworkers in Season 3, they’re a perfect match: disaster humans who find their platonic soulmate. Are you a fan of these two? Help expand their Fanlore page! bit.ly/4ov0Ymg
In #FiveThings AuroraT discusses project management, task management, and working in a library. Read more on otw-news.org/3usy5add
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In #FiveThings AuroraT discusses project management, task management, and working in a library. Read more on otw-news.org/3usy5add
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[update] Resolved: The backlog has been cleared! Work and bookmark listings should now be fully up to date. Thanks for your patience!
Works Slow to Appear in Listings
The backlog has been cleared! Work and bookmark listings should now be fully up to date. Thanks for your patience!
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December 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
[update] Resolved: The backlog has been cleared! Work and bookmark listings should now be fully up to date. Thanks for your patience!
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[update] Identified: We've made a change that we believe has resolved the issues. We are slowly catching up on the backlog, but it will be some time before all works and bookmarks appear in listings. Thank you for your patience!
Works Slow to Appear in Listings
We've made a change that we believe has resolved the issues. We are slowly catching up on the backlog, but it will be some time before all works and bookmarks appear in listings. Thank you for your patience!
stspg.io
November 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
[update] Identified: We've made a change that we believe has resolved the issues. We are slowly catching up on the backlog, but it will be some time before all works and bookmarks appear in listings. Thank you for your patience!
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[update] Investigating: We are aware of issues with works taking a long time to appearing in listings (such as when looking at a tag or searching). We are investigating!
Works Slow to Appear in Listings
We are aware of issues with works taking a long time to appearing in listings (such as when looking at a tag or searching). We are investigating!
stspg.io
November 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
[update] Investigating: We are aware of issues with works taking a long time to appearing in listings (such as when looking at a tag or searching). We are investigating!