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midjourney-prompts-guide Midjourney Prompts: What I Learned After 1000+ Generations (With Examples) mara-solheim inbox MEDIUM 2026-01-10 seo-research-josh-mara-warmup

Idea

Discovery

Source: SEO Research for Josh & Mara warmup articles — 2026-01-10 Evidence:

  • "midjourney prompts" = 1,900 monthly searches
  • KD: 35 (MEDIUM — competitive but achievable)
  • Search intent: Informational
  • Target audience: Midjourney users wanting better results, creators frustrated with inconsistent outputs, designers integrating AI into workflow

Why This Matters

Expertise showcase opportunity:

  • 1,900 searches = solid volume
  • KD 35 = medium, requires quality/expertise
  • Prompt engineering = Mara's core skill
  • Can show extensive real experience
  • Establishes deep expertise, not just surface knowledge

Content Angle

Title: "Midjourney Prompts: What I Learned After 1000+ Generations (With Examples)"

Mara's Approach:

  • Deep dive into prompt engineering based on extensive experimentation
  • Show her actual prompt evolution
  • Include before/after refinements
  • Real Midjourney outputs illustrating each principle
  • "I learned this the hard way" honesty
  • Cover v6-specific techniques

Structure:

  1. Opening: "I've generated over 1000 images in Midjourney. Most of them were terrible. Here's what finally clicked..."
  2. How I started (terrible prompts, random results)
  3. The breakthrough: structure matters more than creativity
  4. Prompt anatomy: what actually works
    • Structure patterns
    • Style keywords that work
    • Negative prompts (critical)
    • Parameters (v6-specific)
  5. Before/after examples (my prompt evolution)
  6. Common mistakes (I made them all)
  7. Advanced techniques (after you master basics)
  8. Closing: "Prompting is a skill. These are the patterns that work..."

Why This Works for Mara

Perfect expertise demonstration:

  • "1000+ generations" = genuine experience
  • UX background helps explain systematic approach
  • She can show her actual learning journey
  • Mistakes → breakthroughs = her vulnerability style
  • "I learned the hard way" resonates with readers
  • Real outputs prove expertise

Keywords Cluster

Keyword Vol KD Priority
midjourney prompts 1,900 35 PRIMARY
best midjourney prompts 390 — Include
midjourney prompt examples 480 — Include
midjourney v6 prompts 320 — Version-specific

Secondary Keywords

  • "midjourney prompt structure"
  • "how to write midjourney prompts"
  • "midjourney prompt guide"
  • "midjourney negative prompts"

Key Sections to Include

Prompt Structure:

  • Start with style, not subject (her learning)
  • Layering technique
  • Word order importance
  • Length sweet spot

Style Keywords:

  • Photography styles
  • Art movements
  • Lighting terms
  • Camera/lens specifications

Negative Prompts:

  • Why they're critical
  • Common negative prompts
  • How to use effectively

v6 Specifics:

  • What changed from v5
  • New capabilities
  • Adjusted techniques

Parameters:

  • --ar (aspect ratio)
  • --chaos (controlled randomness)
  • --stylize (artistic interpretation)
  • When to use each

Content Format

Mara's Style:

  • Deep expertise demonstration
  • Show her actual prompt evolution
  • Before/after image pairs
  • Real Midjourney outputs
  • Include the prompts that generated them
  • Honest about trial and error

Differentiation

Most Midjourney prompt guides:

  • Generic tips without depth
  • No real usage evidence
  • Copy-paste from documentation

Mara's angle:

  • "1000+ generations" = real experience
  • Shows her actual learning journey
  • Before/after demonstrates improvement
  • Vulnerability about mistakes
  • Patterns learned through experimentation

Strategic Value

Why This Article Matters:

  • Establishes deep expertise (not just surface knowledge)
  • Pillar content for Mara's creative AI authority
  • Can reference in other image generation articles
  • Demonstrates sustained practice
  • Builds trust through genuine experience

Visual Content

This article is PERFECT for visuals:

  • Before/after prompt refinements
  • Side-by-side quality comparisons
  • Show the exact prompts with outputs
  • Demonstrate structure impact
  • Great for social media snippets

Notes

  • Midjourney v6 is latest — cover thoroughly
  • Prompt engineering is genuinely hard — don't oversimplify
  • Show failures alongside successes
  • Real prompts + real outputs = credibility
  • Help readers skip the trial-and-error phase
  • Mara's "took me three tries" honesty is key

Long-Tail Opportunities

  • "midjourney v6 prompts" (320 vol) — version-specific
  • "midjourney prompt examples" (480 vol) — include many
  • "best midjourney prompts" (390 vol) — subjective but valuable

Publication Priority

MEDIUM PRIORITY — This is a pillar piece that establishes Mara's deep expertise. Should come after easier wins (CapCut/Canva) but before or alongside premium tool reviews. Demonstrates she's not just trying tools — she masters them.