Step 09 — Common Prompt Writing Mistakes

Even experienced users make prompt-writing errors that diminish image quality. Recognizing and avoiding these common mistakes accelerates your learning curve and improves results immediately. Understanding what doesn't work is as valuable as knowing what does. Finding the right detail level is tricky. Too vague like nice image gives the AI nothing concrete. Too specific with conflicting details like sunny day with storm clouds and sunset and moonlight confuses the AI. Aim for clarity with focused details that support a cohesive vision. Cramming every possible descriptor into a prompt doesn't improve results – it creates chaos. Beautiful amazing stunning gorgeous incredible adds nothing valuable. Choose one strong descriptor instead. Quality over quantity applies to prompt writing. Many beginners focus solely on subject description, neglecting lighting and composition. This produces flat, uninteresting images. Always include lighting information and basic composition guidance. AI image generation involves experimentation. First attempts rarely produce perfect results.