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Prompt Engineering 101: Secrets to Getting the Best Out of ChatGPT, Midjourney, and More

Prompt Engineering 101: Secrets to Getting the Best Out of ChatGPT, Midjourney, and More

Introduction: Why Prompt Engineering Is the New Superpower

With the rise of tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL·E, we're entering a new era of creation—one where language becomes code, and creativity is amplified by AI. But here's the catch: the output is only as good as your input.

Welcome to Prompt Engineering 101, your ultimate guide to getting the best results from generative AI.

What is Prompt Engineering?

Prompt engineering is the practice of crafting effective and precise prompts that guide AI models to produce high-quality results. Think of it as giving detailed directions to a very smart assistant.

Benefits of Prompt Engineering

  • Higher-quality outputs
  • Faster content or image generation
  • Better alignment with your goals
  • Enhanced creativity through structure

Core Prompting Principles (with Examples)

1. Be Specific

Instead of: “Write a story.”
Try: “Write a 300-word sci-fi story set in a Mars colony, where a rebellious AI discovers a lost human artifact.”

2. Set the Role

“You're an SEO expert. Suggest 5 blog post titles optimized for long-tail keywords on prompt engineering.”

3. Use Step-by-Step Instructions

“First list 3 pain points for remote teams. Then suggest AI-powered tools to solve each one.”

4. Control the Format

Want bullet points, tables, or a casual tone? Ask for it: “Summarize this research in 5 bullet points.”

5. Iterate and Improve

Test, tweak, repeat.

Prompting ChatGPT: Secret Hacks

  • Use temperature and max tokens via API for creativity and length control.
  • Give examples (few-shot prompting).
  • Use delimiters like """ or <task> for clarity.

Prompting Midjourney: Visual Language Tips

Prompt: “A cyberpunk city at night, glowing neon signs, rain reflections, 4K, --v 5 --ar 16:9”

  • Style cues: “Studio Ghibli style”, “watercolor”
  • Prompt weights: “cyberpunk::2, fog::1”

Bonus: 3 Prompt Templates

  1. ChatGPT – “You are a productivity coach. Design a weekly schedule for a solo entrepreneur.”
  2. Midjourney – “Flat logo for a modern skincare brand, pastel palette, --ar 1:1”
  3. ChatGPT – “Write a heartfelt letter from a space explorer to their younger self.”

Conclusion: Prompting Is a 21st-Century Skill

Your prompt is your power. Whether you're writing, illustrating, or coding—prompt like a pro.





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