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How do I get better results from my prompts?

Better prompts lead to better results. Here are proven techniques:

Structure your prompt:

  1. Subject (what): “a warrior princess”
  2. Style (how): “oil painting, baroque style”
  3. Details (specifics): “golden armor, flowing red cape”
  4. Lighting: “dramatic chiaroscuro lighting”
  5. Quality tags: “highly detailed, masterpiece”

Tips that work:

  • Front-load important elements
  • Use specific terms over vague ones (“cerulean blue” vs “blue”)
  • Reference artists or art movements
  • Include lighting and atmosphere
  • Specify camera angle if relevant

Common mistakes:

  • Prompts too short or vague
  • Contradictory instructions
  • Too many competing concepts
  • Ignoring negative prompts
  • Not iterating and refining

Negative prompts (SD/Flux): Add what you don’t want: “blurry, low quality, distorted hands, extra limbs, watermark”

Platform-specific:

  • Midjourney: Add --stylize for more artistic interpretation
  • DALL-E: Write naturally, like describing to an artist
  • SD/Flux: Quality tags and negative prompts matter more

The best prompt is often discovered through iteration—generate, analyze, refine, repeat.