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slug	title	author	status	priority	created	source
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.