Organization for Transformative Works

#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 📣

"The idea that unwanted #fiction should be removed simply because somebody finds it objectionable is precisely the attitude that makes an #archive necessary in the first place." www.michigandaily.com/arts/digital...

In #FiveThings Linwëlin discusses wrangling tags, translating them from Spanish, and what it's like to be a disabled volunteer. Read more at otw-news.org/yv7abwzj

[update] Resolved: We've caught up on the backlog! Emails, history, search, challenge matching, work and bookmark listings, and other background functions are now processing as normal. We appreciate your patience.

[update] Monitoring: We've resolved the underlying issue and are now working through the backlog of updates. No data has been lost. We appreciate your patience while we catch up!

[update] Investigating: #AO3 is aware of issues related to email notifications, searching, challenge matching, history, works and bookmarks showing in listings, and other background functions. We are working to resolve the issue and will keep you updated!

Stop by and visit the #OTW booth S352 at MCM Comic Con London! We're here from Oct 23-25th. Visit the website for more information: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us...

#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/2phezukr.

#AO3 is excited to announce that we're beginning to roll out translated email notifications, allowing you to receive emails from us in languages other than English! At the start, this will only be for Simplified Chinese, but we can't wait to add others! Read more at ao3-news.org/4w4r6mkz

The #OTW October Membership Drive has concluded! We raised US$314,539.76. Thank you to everybody who donated and shared! For additional stats, read more at otw-news.org/5dyratjc

For our October 2026 Membership Drive, we're featuring a donation gift each day! Today’s feature: An enamel pin to display your kudos for AO3! Add this to a bag, jacket, or other accessory to show that you have already left kudos here! Donate at: otw.org/donate

For our October 2026 Membership Drive, we're featuring a donation gift every day! Today, we're featuring a calendar with a new and exciting AO3 tag per day! Use it to inspire your writing or reading, or as a theme for your day. It also has space to add notes of your own! Donate at otw.org/donate

For our October 2026 Membership Drive, we're featuring a donation gift each day! Today’s feature: A set of four AO3 inspired tarot-style stickers. Just think of how fancy your water bottle, notebook, or computer would look with these added! Donate now and choose this gift! otw.org/donate

The #OTW October 2026 Membership Drive has begun! Check out the new donation gifts for this year and learn a little bit about what happens to your tags behind the scenes. Read more at: otw-news.org/2p8tvssh

The #OTW’s Finance committee has released the update on our 2026 budget, reporting on our projects, fundraising, and more! Read more at: otw-news.org/2p89768u

The 2025 #OTW Annual Report is now available. You can read it, and all earlier annual reports, on the OTW website: otw-news.org/yckk5r6k

Applications for #Fanlore Social Media Moderators, #StrategicPlanning, Organizational Culture Roadmap, #AO3 Policy & Abuse, and Specified Language #TagWrangling Volunteers are still open - check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

In #FiveThings Amy2 discusses shipping out donation gifts, having a donation gift shed, and reminding you to read your emails from the #OTW. Read more at otw-news.org/yhr4jtmn

Do you have experience with research or social media? Would you like to assist AO3 users? Do you enjoy brainstorming solutions to problems? Would you like to wrangle AO3 tags? Can you translate from another language to English? The #OTW is recruiting at: otw-news.org/ycksnmzr

It's the start of the final quarter of 2026, #AO3 users! And so, Mod Tiana must ask... who have you been shipping? What new pairing tag have you frequented recently? What fics have you been reading? We want to know! ☝️

In September's newsletter, we celebrated the #OTW's 19th anniversary, #OpenDoors completed four imports, and #TWC published their annual general issue. Check out our latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p8rchw3

#AO3's July releases included the big switch to 1.0, filters for user Collections pages, and a fix for a bug that caused blank word counts! Find out more about those and other changes in our latest release notes post: ao3-news.org/v-1-4-0

The Big Bang, Baby Challenge, a #HarryPotter fanfiction and fanart archive, is being imported to #AO3 via #OpenDoors. For more information, please refer to our latest news post: otw-news.org/yr8nt7y3

The #Undertale wrangling team is making changes to how we handle additional tags for works inspired by other Undertale fanworks, including Alternate Universe tags to make it easier for readers to filter fanwork-inspired. Read more at: ao3-news.org/4kve4zkz

In September’s #OTW Signal, the OTW has become a @progresschamber.org partner, a closer look at sports fandom + tips for you on managing your OTW News by Email subscription. Read more at otw-news.org/2p9bm38r

The #OTW Board will be holding its next public meeting at 20:00 October 10 UTC. Read more at otw-news.org/2p8frwc4

Applications for multiple #OTW roles are still open: #Communications Social Media Moderators, Accessibility, Design, & Technology Software Developers, User Response Translation Volunteer Coordinator and Translators, & #AO3 Documentation Editors. Check out otw.org/volunteer for more information!

#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/2v7kdchj

Do you often use Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter | X? Are you experienced with a server-side programming language, interested in helping teams run well or writing help documentation? Are you fluent in Brazilian Portuguese or Spanish? The #OTW is recruiting: otw-news.org/7jeb6cy6

#TWC's general issue 49 is out, including issues on #genderfuckery, Heated Rivalry, and Sailor Moon! Read more at: otw-news.org/2p8pcct5

Cardie-ologist & Henrietta Wotton Fanfics, #StarTrek: Deep Space Nine fanfiction archives, are being imported to #AO3 via #OpenDoors. For more information, please refer to our latest news post: otw-news.org/2p8s33bm

In #FiveThings taki discusses chairing User Response Translation, investigating cases for the Policy & Abuse committee, and reading meta on Tumblr. Read more at otw-news.org/9c4pv6sw

In August's #OTW newsletter, #AO3 Support received record high tickets as they help users with account access, three new #Board Directors have been announced, and Open Doors has finished importing the #Watchmen Kinkmeme. Read our latest news post for details: otw-news.org/dz7vmz25

Applications for Internal Complaint and Conflict Resolution Volunteers, #Communications Event Coordinators, and Communications Posting Volunteers are still open, check out the #OTW volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

The Organization for Transformative Works turns 19 today! Come celebrate our birthday with us and learn about all the places you can read official #OTW news at otw-news.org/4a4f4wj3.

Are you interested in fostering a supportive volunteering environment? Do you like planning events? Do you like communicating with fans about the OTW and fandom? Are you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? The #OTW is recruiting at otw-news.org/yve8d7m2

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August’s #OTW Signal explores the boundaries of commercially published #fanfiction, studios’ newfound love of fan edits + tips for you on where to find the OTW on social media. Read more at otw-news.org/2p82tw2k

In #FiveThings Magda discusses her role as an #OTW TikTok moderator, what a typical week is like for her as a volunteer, and her personal fannish labour of love – #FANMADE magazine. Read more on otw-news.org/34fw25sz

#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/2p8e8mae

In response to recent questions, the #OTW has published a statement reaffirming our commitment to maximum inclusiveness of fanwork content. Read more at: otw-news.org/ycktfvuj

The planned #AO3 maintenance for August 21 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Congratulations to the 2026 Fans of Color research prize winner, Meihua Lu, author of "From Cinderella to i-woman: Web novels, fandom, and feminist politics in China"! The article was was part of the Chinese Fandoms special issue. journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/tw...

[update] Scheduled: #AO3 will be down for about 2 hours starting at 08:00 UTC on August 21.

Canada’s Bill C-34 would implement age verification and create a Digital Safety Commission to set online standards for millions of internet users in #Canada. #OTW Legal explains why this is concerning and how to add your voice. Read more otw-news.org/bdcte7e6

The Elections committee presents the incoming #OTW Board Directors. As this year’s election was uncontested, there was no voting. Read more at: otw-news.org/2s33kvpn

In June and early July, we updated the #AO3 Terms of Service FAQ and made improvements all around prompt memes and gift exchanges. We also improved skin previews and the AO3 admin area, along with a few other small fixes. Learn more at ao3.org/admin_posts/35936