One way to learn (quickly) how to create the best prompts in Midjourney is to use what I call the “Prompt Cycling” technique. This method is a fast way to generate several variations of simple prompts and observe their effects.
Prompt Cycling:
Keep one element constant while systematically changing another element to observe the effects on the output.
For this example of prompt cycling, I used:
Enigma – as the constant
Prompt structure:👉 Enigma + [variable] and the aspect ratio
In my example: enigma, variable –ar 16:9
e.g.
enigma, digital –ar 16:9
enigma, whimsical –ar 16:9
enigma, pop art –ar 16:9
enigma, horror –ar 16:9
Choose any word of your liking as the constant.
You can use any variable you come up with. You can keep it to a specific style or go as far and wide as you’d like.
While I’m running these prompts, I observe.
What do I see?
Are there patterns, for example?
These observations help me create better prompts in the future as I’m working on creating prompts that help guide Midjourney.
If you are on Twitter and create something, feel free to tag me: saana_ai
I’d love to see your creations!
If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments. I’m happy to answer the best I can.
Alie
