Explain your fandom
Create a fan poster and short presentation explaining your favorite fandom, describing characters, story, and why you enjoy it with drawings.
Step-by-step guide to create a fan poster and short presentation about your favorite fandom
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Step 1
Pick your favorite fandom and say its name out loud so you know what your poster will be about.
Step 2
Gather all the materials listed and put them on your workspace so everything is ready.
Step 3
Decide what to include on your poster such as a big title main characters a short story summary and why you love it.
Step 4
Lightly sketch the poster layout with your pencil to show where the title drawings and text will go.
Step 5
Draw your favorite characters in the character area using your pencil and add simple poses.
Step 6
Add a simple scene or a symbol from the story to the background or side of the poster.
Step 7
Ink over your pencil outlines with the black pen to make the drawings stand out.
Step 8
Wait until the ink is completely dry before you touch or color it.
Step 9
Color your drawings and background using your coloring materials to make the poster bright and fun.
Step 10
Write a short presentation of 4 to 6 sentences on the poster or a separate note describing the fandom the characters the story and why you enjoy it.
Step 11
Practice reading your short presentation aloud twice so you feel confident saying it.
Step 12
Decorate your poster with stickers or other decorations to add extra flair.
Step 13
Share your finished poster and short presentation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a black pen for inking?
If you don't have a black pen to ink over your pencil outlines, substitute a fine-tip permanent marker, dark fineliner, or a sharpened dark-colored pencil and test it on scrap paper before inking the poster.
My ink keeps smudging before I color — what should I do?
To avoid smudging after you ink over your pencil outlines, let the ink dry completely, gently erase pencil lines, and if needed blot lightly with a paper towel or wait an extra 5–10 minutes before using your coloring materials.
How can this activity be adjusted for different age groups?
For younger kids simplify the Decide what to include and Draw your favorite characters steps by using large stickers or tracing templates and short captions, while older kids can add detailed scenes, layered backgrounds, and a 4–6 sentence written analysis in the Write a short presentation step.
How can we make the poster more special or advanced?
To enhance your poster beyond decorating with stickers, add a watercolor or marker background, mount cut-out characters on foam tape for a 3D effect, include a small printed QR code linking to your practiced short presentation, or personalize edges with washi tape and metallic pens.
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Facts about fandoms and storytelling
✏️ Great posters use a bold title, a strong central image, and a short tagline to grab attention — perfect rules for a fan poster.
🎨 Fan art lets people redraw characters, remix scenes, and invent new outfits — it's a huge part of online fan communities.
🎪 Fan conventions like Comic-Con bring fans together to cosplay, trade art, and see creators — some events now draw tens of thousands.
📚 Fan fiction lets fans continue stories or explore 'what if' ideas; famous books like Fifty Shades of Grey began as fanfiction.
🗣️ Presenting your fandom helps you practice storytelling and public speaking — explaining characters and why you care makes your talk more personal.
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