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Support the OTW by Reading!

“Karen: A great thing about working in fan studies is that people spontaneously e-mail you with remarks like, “OMG I thought I was the only person who considered this stuff valuable! And you edited this book!” So I want people to remember that not only is fan engagement valuable, but it is constitutive of fandom — fundamental, essential. Fans talking to each other = fandom. This book is part of that. By editing this book, we sought to make the conversation transparent and overt, so anyone can join in, be it outside academic or current fan, because it’s all about engagement.”

Want to read about fanfiction?  There are various ways to support the Organization for Transformative Works but this might be the most fun: https://goo.gl/g3DnBw 

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25 Things to Know About the OTW

We've been around a while now, so as part of celebrating #otw10 here are 25 things to know about the OTW! https://goo.gl/FuuMWS

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Transcript of OTW 10th Anniversary Chat with Seanan McGuire & Martha Wells

What things have you been excited to see in recent years, either regarding fandom or work in your genre(s)?

*MarthaWells One thing is the popularity of audiobooks. MP3 players and iTunes and have made audiobooks so much easier to find and listen to, and I know it’s made reading possible again for a lot of people whose only free time is when they’re traveling or commuting to work. It’s been a huge benefit to writers and readers. And it’s been cool to see the number of people who are creating podfics and making those fanfics more accessible too.

*SeananMcGuire I love that we’re getting a lot more people participating, in all levels. We’re seeing levels of diversity and discussion and inclusiveness in fandom and fanworks that are just dazzling. And we’re finally seeing full interrogation of the misogyny behind the idea of “Mary Sue” that I think are going to be so good and so healthy for authors of all backgrounds.

Did you miss our chat with Seanan McGuire & Martha Wells? If so check out the transcript of their talk https://goo.gl/Q3Wu6P

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OTW Guest Post: Henry Jenkins

"News of the OTW bubbled up from many directions at once, most likely through my associations with Escapade, but also through an academic colleague whose partner at the time was involved. I was so excited to hear about the emergence of this fan advocacy network which brought together fannish lawyers willing to help protect our fair use rights as fans; fan scholars publishing their work through a peer-reviewed journal; fan programmers using their skills in support of the community; and of course, an archive where fans controlled what happened to their own works without the interference of web 2.0 interests. Each of these things is important on its own terms, but taken together, this organization has been a transformative force, in all senses of the words, for fans and their rights to participate."

For our anniversary Henry Jenkins talks fan studies, students, fandom changes over the years & why it's worth fighting for: https://goo.gl/fm19m5

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Five Things Naomi Novik Said

As part of our Five Things an OTW Volunteer Said series, we have a special anniversary edition with OTW co-founder Naomi Novik.  She discusses its evolution during her 10 yrs volunteering for it: https://goo.gl/nJXJrY

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In the OTW September newsletter: #OTW10 celebrations, upgrades to AO3, legal advocacy, and more! Read it all here: https://goo.gl/ckqq4Z

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Could You Win an OTW Trivia Contest?

Would you like to find some OTW trivia? If so, we've got prizes for you! How many questions can you answer by September 28? https://goo.gl/A8bPvD