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How can I contribute to the OTW?
We appreciate your interest! There are many ways that you can support the OTW. If you have time and interest, we encourage you to consider volunteering! The OTW is volunteer-run and organized, and without our volunteers what we do would be impossible. If you don’t have the ability to volunteer, we also appreciate donations of any value. The OTW is fully supported by donations. All our services are free and we do not have ads. This would not be possible without the support of donors worldwide. If you’re interested in more information or other ways you can contribute to the OTW, check out How You… Read more
What’s it like to be an OTW volunteer?
The experience of OTW volunteers varies by committee and role, which makes it hard to generalize. We recommend that you take a look at our Volunteering FAQ for answers to common questions and read submissions to our Five Things a Volunteer Said series to hear about volunteers’ experiences in their own words. To learn more about the different committees and the roles within those committees, check out the committee pages.
Who runs the OTW?
The OTW is an organization created by fans for fans. It’s run by a Board of Directors who are elected by OTW members. You can learn more about how Directors are selected under How are Board Directors chosen?
Why was the OTW created?
The OTW was created in response to a variety of challenges that were occurring in fandom around 2007. You can read about the details on Our History. In general, the OTW was created to work toward a future in which all fannish works are recognized as legal and transformative, and are accepted as legitimate creative works. We wanted to be proactive and innovative in protecting and defending fannish work from commercial exploitation and legal challenges. Our other main goal was to preserve our fannish economy, values, and way of life by protecting and nurturing our fellow fans, our work, our commentary, our history, and our… Read more
What is the Organization for Transformative Works?
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. Founded in 2007, we seek to give fans control and ownership of their own creations and a means to preserve the history of their fanworks and fandoms. You can learn more about the OTW on this website, particularly the pages listed on About the OTW.