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Prompt Writing Basics

Some Do's and Don'ts for your prompts

When you upload your photos and story, the AI turns them into illustrations. Clear, balanced prompts help the AI create the story you imagine.


Do’s & Don’ts (with Examples)

1. Be Descriptive

  • Do: “Liam, age 7, in a red hoodie, pointing at a dolphin in the big aquarium tank.”

  • Don’t Do: “A boy at the aquarium.”

2. Introduce Characters Clearly

  • Do: “Sophie, age 4, curly blond hair, wearing a purple dress with white polka dots.”

  • Don’t Do: “A little girl.”

3. Set the Stage

  • Do: “Family walking through a glowing jellyfish tunnel with blue lights overhead.”

  • Don’t Do: “Family at the aquarium.”

4. Balance Details

  • Do: Page 1: “Dad wearing a green jacket and baseball cap.”
    Later: “Dad smiles while watching the penguins.”

  • Don’t Do: Repeat “Dad in green jacket and baseball cap” on every page — AI may exaggerate it.

5. Guide Style and Mood

  • Do: “Soft watercolor storybook style, warm and cheerful.”

  • Don’t Do: “Make it nicer.”

6. Keep Edits Simple

  • Do: “Make the dolphin bigger, keep everything else the same.”

  • Don’t Do: “Make the dolphin bigger, add more fish, fix Mom’s glasses, and brighten the water.” (too much at once)


Quick Checklist for Great Prompts

  • Do: Name, age, and clothing for each family member once.

  • Do: Mention one or two quirks or actions (clapping, pointing, holding a toy).

  • Do: Describe the location with a little color (tunnel, beach, zoo).

  • Do: Add style guidance if you want a consistent look (storybook, cartoon, watercolor).

  • Don’t Do: Overload with every detail on every page.

  • Don’t Do: Use vague or contradictory words.

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