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 📣
#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p9cue9r
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p9cue9r
A quick reminder that you can still submit questions to #OTW volunteers until November 28 by visiting forms.gle/AQLBKng54R4j...!
Ever wanted to peek behind the scenes of the #OTW? This is your chance! To celebrate this year's #IVD, from today until November 28, you can submit questions to ask our volunteers. Selected answers will be posted in December. Participate here: forms.gle/AQLBKng54R4j...
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A quick reminder that you can still submit questions to #OTW volunteers until November 28 by visiting forms.gle/AQLBKng54R4j...!
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has anyone every wanted to read my angry poems about #magicthegathering? no? well they're in a zine lol. thank you @transformativeworks.org fanhackers.transformativeworks.org/2024/07/26/f...
Fandom Friendships Zine – Fanhackers
fanhackers.transformativeworks.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
has anyone every wanted to read my angry poems about #magicthegathering? no? well they're in a zine lol. thank you @transformativeworks.org fanhackers.transformativeworks.org/2024/07/26/f...
Ever wanted to peek behind the scenes of the #OTW? This is your chance! To celebrate this year's #IVD, from today until November 28, you can submit questions to ask our volunteers. Selected answers will be posted in December. Participate here: forms.gle/AQLBKng54R4j...
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Ever wanted to peek behind the scenes of the #OTW? This is your chance! To celebrate this year's #IVD, from today until November 28, you can submit questions to ask our volunteers. Selected answers will be posted in December. Participate here: forms.gle/AQLBKng54R4j...
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[update] Resolved: Cloudflare has fixed the issue that was causing downtime. Huge thank you to Cloudflare for their work! We believe the problems have been fully resolved, but will continue to monitor things just in case.
Cloudflare Intermittent Errors and Downtime
Cloudflare has fixed the issue that was causing downtime. Huge thank you to Cloudflare for their work! We believe the problems have been fully resolved, but will continue to monitor things just in case.
stspg.io
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
[update] Resolved: Cloudflare has fixed the issue that was causing downtime. Huge thank you to Cloudflare for their work! We believe the problems have been fully resolved, but will continue to monitor things just in case.
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[update] Identified: We are aware of intermittent errors accessing #AO3, #Fanlore, and the OTW website. This is not a problem with our services directly, but with Cloudflare so we are unable to fix it. We encourage you to follow Cloudflare's status page (http://cloudflar...
Cloudflare Intermittent Errors and Downtime
We are aware of intermittent errors accessing #AO3, #Fanlore, and the OTW website. This is not a problem with our services directly, but with Cloudflare so we are unable to fix it. We encourage you to follow Cloudflare's status page (http://cloudflar...
stspg.io
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
[update] Identified: We are aware of intermittent errors accessing #AO3, #Fanlore, and the OTW website. This is not a problem with our services directly, but with Cloudflare so we are unable to fix it. We encourage you to follow Cloudflare's status page (http://cloudflar...
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To improve account security and reduce unsolicited password reset emails, AO3 has changed our password reset process. The “username” option has been removed from the "Reset Password" page for logged out users. Read the full post on Tumblr: ao3-news.org/yscnd8ep
Update to Password Resets on AO3
To improve account security and reduce unsolicited password reset emails, AO3 has changed our password reset process. The “username” option has been removed from the "Reset Password" page for logged.....
ao3-news.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
To improve account security and reduce unsolicited password reset emails, AO3 has changed our password reset process. The “username” option has been removed from the "Reset Password" page for logged out users. Read the full post on Tumblr: ao3-news.org/yscnd8ep
PhoenixSong.net, a Harry Potter fanfiction and fanart archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own. Read more at: otw-news.org/233h5633
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
PhoenixSong.net, a Harry Potter fanfiction and fanart archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own. Read more at: otw-news.org/233h5633
Who created a #fanwork for our 16th birthday prompt? If you did, share it with us! Write/draw/edit a piece that involves the number 16: like the 16th season of a show or a character celebrating turning 16! Repost, reply, or use the tag #AO3Celebrates16 🎉
#AO3 is turning 16! Look back with us on some of what we accomplished this year, and participate in our anniversary fanwork prompt! Learn more at otw-news.org/yckt835x #AO3Celebrates16
November 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Who created a #fanwork for our 16th birthday prompt? If you did, share it with us! Write/draw/edit a piece that involves the number 16: like the 16th season of a show or a character celebrating turning 16! Repost, reply, or use the tag #AO3Celebrates16 🎉
#AO3 is turning 16! Look back with us on some of what we accomplished this year, and participate in our anniversary fanwork prompt! Learn more at otw-news.org/yckt835x #AO3Celebrates16
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#AO3 is turning 16! Look back with us on some of what we accomplished this year, and participate in our anniversary fanwork prompt! Learn more at otw-news.org/yckt835x #AO3Celebrates16
If you get an #AO3 comment making accusations about the work creator or other users, that is a Spam Bot. Do not trust it or click on any links it includes. Our OTW #Tumblr has a post on how to handle spam comments like these! otw-news.org/2p98huyz
Harassment Spam Bot Alert!
Date posted: November 12, 2025
AO3 has recently seen a rise in guest spambot comments making false accusations about work creators or other users. For example, they may claim that a particular user is...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
If you get an #AO3 comment making accusations about the work creator or other users, that is a Spam Bot. Do not trust it or click on any links it includes. Our OTW #Tumblr has a post on how to handle spam comments like these! otw-news.org/2p98huyz
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
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The latest changes on #AO3 include more preparations for internationalizing emails, overhauled Assignments pages for gift exchange participants, and improved redirects when logging in and out. Check out our release notes for full details on all changes!
Releases 0.9.433 - 0.9.439: Change Log | Archive of Our Own
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
ao3-news.org
November 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The latest changes on #AO3 include more preparations for internationalizing emails, overhauled Assignments pages for gift exchange participants, and improved redirects when logging in and out. Check out our release notes for full details on all changes!
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[update] Resolved: #AO3 is back! We believe the problem has been resolved, but we're continuing to monitor things just in case.
[AO3] Unexpected downtime
#AO3 is back! We believe the problem has been resolved, but we're continuing to monitor things just in case.
stspg.io
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
[update] Resolved: #AO3 is back! We believe the problem has been resolved, but we're continuing to monitor things just in case.
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[update] Investigating: #AO3 is down for some or all users. We are aware and are actively investigating.
[AO3] Unexpected downtime
#AO3 is down for some or all users. We are aware and are actively investigating.
stspg.io
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 AM
[update] Investigating: #AO3 is down for some or all users. We are aware and are actively investigating.
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To wrap up Fanlore's Booktober month we'll be holding three editing chats on our discord! Join us on Saturday November 01, 09:00 PM UTC, or Sunday November 02, at 02:00 AM or 04:00 PM UTC. Come enjoy chatting with other editors and expand Fanlore pages! bit.ly/FanloreDiscord
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
To wrap up Fanlore's Booktober month we'll be holding three editing chats on our discord! Join us on Saturday November 01, 09:00 PM UTC, or Sunday November 02, at 02:00 AM or 04:00 PM UTC. Come enjoy chatting with other editors and expand Fanlore pages! bit.ly/FanloreDiscord
#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.
Don't think Mod Tiana forgot about this... #AO3 readers! 📢 To celebrate: share the #fanfiction you've been reading recently! Is it from a #fandom you've joined recently? Is it an old favorite? Let us know!
#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 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Don't think Mod Tiana forgot about this... #AO3 readers! 📢 To celebrate: share the #fanfiction you've been reading recently! Is it from a #fandom you've joined recently? Is it an old favorite? Let us know!
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...
Applications for #Translation Translators, #Fanlore Graphics Designer Volunteers, and #UserResponseTranslation Translators are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!
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 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Applications for #Translation Translators, #Fanlore Graphics Designer Volunteers, and #UserResponseTranslation Translators are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!