Image prompt
Professional book cover
Professional book cover: a free, copy-paste prompt for Ideogram, Midjourney and ChatGPT. Paste the prompt and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields to generate your image.
The prompt
A professional book cover for a [GENRE] book titled "[TITLE]" by "[AUTHOR]". Central image: [KEY VISUAL, e.g. a lone lighthouse in a storm]. Mood: [MOOD]. Bold readable title typography at the top, author name at the bottom, [COLOUR] palette, strong focal point, portrait 2:3 ratio, looks good as a small thumbnail.
Pro tip: View it at thumbnail size. Retailers show covers tiny.
How to use this prompt
- Open Ideogram and start a new image.
- Paste the prompt and replace the [BRACKETED] fields with your subject or brand.
- Generate a few variations and pick the closest.
- Refine by changing one detail at a time, such as the lighting, angle or colours.
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Image
- Works with
- Ideogram · Midjourney · ChatGPT
- Length
- 51 words
- Fields to fill in
- GENRE, TITLE, AUTHOR, KEY VISUAL, MOOD, COLOUR
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for Ideogram, Midjourney and ChatGPT. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: GENRE, TITLE, AUTHOR, KEY VISUAL, MOOD, COLOUR. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Can I use the generated image commercially?
That depends on the tool you generate it with and your plan. Check that tool's terms before you publish or sell the result.