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

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.

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

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

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

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

Your 2025 #AO3 Wrapped is here! 🎉

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

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

[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!

[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!

Submissions for questions to ask our #OTW volunteers are now closed. A big thank you to everyone who participated! Answers to selected questions will be posted around #IVD on December 5, so keep your eyes open for that!

November’s #OTW Signal looks at growing interest in fan-art economies + tips for you on preserving fanzines through the Fanzine Scan Hosting Project. Read more at otw-news.org/4nazvtsd.

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

It's #Meme Monday! Show off your favorite recent fanfic, #fandom, ship, etc. memes. To start, Mod Tiana presents one from the show she's been watching recently... #FMAB

A quick reminder that you can still submit questions to #OTW volunteers until November 28 by visiting forms.gle/AQLBKng54R4j...!

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...

[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.

[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...

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

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

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

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

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!

[update] Resolved: #AO3 is back! We believe the problem has been resolved, but we're continuing to monitor things just in case.

[update] Investigating: #AO3 is down for some or all users. We are aware and are actively investigating.

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'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!

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!

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