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Organization for Transformative Works
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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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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Dec 12
#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 📣
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 22h
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
OTW Recruitment
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 4d
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
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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 7d
Dust off your books and polish your reading glasses! This October, Fanlore is celebrating all things book-related. From fandoms to ships to fanworks and everything in between, keep an eye on our social media for all the highlights of this #Booktober!
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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 7d
September's changes on #AO3 include new features for collections, an upgrade to our HTML sanitizer, and a variety of fixes across different areas. Check out our release notes for full details!
Releases 0.9.427 - 0.9.432: Change Log | Archive of Our Own
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 8d
#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.
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 9d
Hi! Mod Tiana here with OTW. We'd love to feature your art in a TikTok video, with credit of course. DM us if you're interested! :)
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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 10d
Our updates to add tags and a multifandom filtering option to #AO3 Collections are now complete! Read more about it at: ao3-news.org/collection-t...
Collection Tags and Improvements to Collection Filters | Archive of Our Own
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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 12d
[update] Completed: #AO3 is back sooner than expected, and we have new and improved options for browsing collections! Get the details on collection tags at AO3 News: https://ao3-news.org/collection-tags
AO3 Maintenance
#AO3 is back sooner than expected, and we have new and improved options for browsing collections! Get the details on collection tags at AO3 News: https://ao3-news.org/collection-tags
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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 12d
[update] In Progress: #AO3 is about halfway through the first part of maintenance. We expect this part to last about 5 more hours. The second, final part of maintenance should be quicker.
AO3 Maintenance
#AO3 is about halfway through the first part of maintenance. We expect this part to last about 5 more hours. The second, final part of maintenance should be quicker.
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 13d
TWC's issue 46 is out! Read more at otw-news.org/23zy8cfj
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 15d
"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
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Archive of Our Own (AO3) @archiveofourown.org · 16d
As Critical Role announced that Campaign 4 will not take place in Exandria, but a brand new world: Aramán, AO3's tag wranglers have made updates to the Critical Role fandom tags to make it easier to filter for the works you wish to find! Read more at: ao3-news.org/2p8b3apn
Spotlight on Tag Wrangling
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 17d
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
Spotlight on Open Doors
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 18d
Applications for TWC Copyeditor, Fanlore Chair Track Volunteer, and Tag Wranglers are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 21d
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
OTW Recruitment
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 19d
The OTW Board will be holding its next public meeting at 00:00 UTC on October 5. Learn more at otw-news.org/53wb9u6c
Spotlight on Board
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 21d
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
OTW Recruitment
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 23d
#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/3e9kdmk9
Spotlight on Tag Wrangling
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 25d
If you are still having issues after that, we recommend you create an Inbox Rule in your email. Or contact our support team if needed! archiveofourown.org/support - Mod Tiana
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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 25d
If you're looking for an email from us, please check your spam or junk folder and mark our emails as "Safe"/"Not Spam." To prevent this from happening in the future, we also recommend you add "[email protected]" to your email provider's Contacts or Safe Sender list.
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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 25d
In mid-August, we changed the links in our emails from http to https to increase security. Unfortunately, this change caused some email providers' spam checkers to be suspicious of our emails having a lot of new links, so they're sending them to your spam or junk folder.
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 25d
#OTW guests Dr. Karis Jones and Dr. Scott Storm talk to us about how tapping into #fandom can spark deeper engagement in classrooms. Learn more at otw-news.org/3zw4mezj
OTW Guest Post
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 27d
Forging Ghost, a Spike/Angel #fanfiction archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own (#AO3). Learn more at: otw-news.org/4vmrsayv
Spotlight on Open Doors
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 6
The #OTW is turning 18 this year! Look back with us on some milestones, and participate in our anniversary bingo at otw-news.org/yckwkcuj #18YearsOTW
Celebrating the OTW’s 18th Anniversary
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 5
In August's #OTW newsletter, the 2025 Board Election has been finalized, #AO3 celebrated multiple milestones, and Tag Wrangling announced new canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details at otw-news.org/4earc2vz
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 3
In #FiveThings ladydragona discusses canonical tags, wrangling parties and writing fics. Read more on otw-news.org/bddpd9sd.
5 Things an OTW volunteer said
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 1
The #OTW election is over, and turnout statistics are in. Read more about our 2025 numbers at otw-news.org/ysuh86cy
OTW Elections News
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