AI book cover prompt generator
4 detailed prompts to generate a cover with an image AI.
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Create my bookThe guide
An effective cover reads at a glance, even as a thumbnail on Amazon. A clear subject, strong contrast, few elements. Your prompt should therefore describe a simple, readable image rather than a busy scene.
Specify the composition (shot, focal point), the style (illustration, photo, watercolor), the palette (three colors at most) and the lighting. Always add that space must be left for the title and the author's name, and ask for an image with no text.
Test several variations, compare them at small size, and look at the bestsellers' covers in your category to respect your genre's conventions.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a good cover prompt?
Describe the subject, the composition, the style, the palette and the lighting. Also specify leaving space for the title.
Why not ask the AI for the title?
Image AIs often spell text badly. Generate the illustration alone, then add the title with a layout tool.
What size should a KDP cover be?
Check the exact dimensions in KDP's help according to your format. Ask for a vertical, high-resolution image.