AO3 Stats inside! Our 2025 in review. Learn more at otw-news.org/4fvmdxmt

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

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p83s372.

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

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

Come celebrate our #OTW volunteers for #InternationalVolunteerDay, and learn more about how the OTW works behind the scenes at otw-news.org/yckpbhwb

In #FiveThings AuroraT discusses project management, task management, and working in a library. Read more on otw-news.org/3usy5add

[update] Resolved: The backlog has been cleared! Work and bookmark listings should now be fully up to date. Thanks for your patience!

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p9cue9r

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...

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

#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

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

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

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.

#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

#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

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

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

[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.

"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

One-shots and miniseries set outside of Exandria or Aramán have and will continue to be given separate fandom tags. For ease of reference, we’ve reblogged with an addendum listing all Critical role-related fandom tags. Read more at: ao3-news.org/2p94etj4

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

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

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

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/3e9kdmk9

Forging Ghost, a Spike/Angel #fanfiction archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own (#AO3). Learn more at: otw-news.org/4vmrsayv

The latest changes on #AO3 include privacy and security enhancements, a new option for site skin creators, and some quality-of-life improvements, such as the much-requested addition of chapter numbers in comment emails. Check out our release notes for full details!

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

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

In #FiveThings ladydragona discusses canonical tags, wrangling parties and writing fics. Read more on otw-news.org/bddpd9sd.

The #OTW election is over, and turnout statistics are in. Read more about our 2025 numbers at otw-news.org/ysuh86cy

The OTW’s 2024 Annual Report is now available. You can read it, and all earlier annual reports, on the OTW website. Click here to check out this year's report: otw-news.org/wm84runh

#AO3 now has 9 million registered users! Come celebrate together and find out how you can access your favorite fanfics offline at otw-news.org/4edtsb9b.

The results are in and our Elections committee is pleased to announce the new members of the #OTW Board are: Elizabeth Wiltshire and Harlan Lieberman-Berg (in alphabetical order). Read more at: otw-news.org/bccn6azw

#AO3 now has more than 1 million 中文-普通话 國語 (Mandarin Chinese) works. Come celebrate with us and read more at: otw-news.org/bdhnn78d

Ballots for 2025 #OTW Board of Director election are out. Voters have until August 18, 2025, 23:59 UTC to cast their vote. Read more at: otw-news.org/33jx4xx7

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis going forward. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2tnw9cpy

Applications for Board Assistants Team Volunteer, Development & Membership Volunteer and Development & Membership Graphic Designer Volunteer are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

In July's newsletter, the #OTW Board Election is a week away, Open Doors continues their #FictionAlley import, and #Fanlore wraps up Fandom in Color. Check out the latest news post for details at otw-news.org/yckuzf7w

Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and interested in assisting the OTW Board of Directors with administrative and project management tasks? Do you have skills with graphic design, fundraising, or customer service? The OTW is recruiting! Learn more at: otw-news.org/mm2t4prd