How to Create Stunning Blog Illustrations Using MidJourney Text Prompts

Lately, I’ve been diving deep into MidJourney, and I recently uncovered a technique that completely changed the way I approach visual content—creating blog illustrations using text prompts.

In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about using MidJourney to generate powerful, custom illustrations that include your own text—perfect for blog headers, quotes, infographics, and more.

Whether you’re a blogger, content creator, or just curious about AI tools for storytelling, this is something you’ll want to explore.

The Power of Visual Storytelling

Visuals are more than just eye candy. They can:

• Reinforce your message

• Simplify complex topics

• Guide your readers through the content

• Keep engagement high from top to bottom

MidJourney makes it easy to take this a step further by letting you add text directly into your illustrations—tailored exactly to your post’s tone and theme.

Starting with the Text

Before crafting a prompt, decide what message you want to integrate. That could be:

• A catchy quote

• A blog section header

• A motivational phrase

• A post title or summary highlight

Example starter prompt:
/imagine motivational illustration for blog header with the text: "Start Your Day with a Smile!"

Crafting the Perfect Prompt

The key to great results in MidJourney is being specific.

Consider:

• Mood: cheerful, calming, professional, minimalist

• Color palette: bright, muted, pastel, earthy

• Style: hand-drawn, digital, realistic, flat design

• Elements: characters, icons, nature, textures

For example:
/imagine motivational illustration for blog header using bright colors, cheerful characters, and a sunny background with the text: "Start Your Day with a Smile!"

Match the Visual to the Blog Topic

This was one of my favorite discoveries—contextual illustrations really improve how a post feels. When visuals echo the topic, it adds clarity and relevance.

Example for a fitness-related post:
/imagine a health and wellness illustration for fitness with integrated text: "Stay Active, Stay Healthy!"

Tailor to Blog Sections

Different sections of a blog benefit from different visual styles.

For example:

• Tips sections = icons, clarity, clean layout

• Inspiration sections = quotes, colors, emotion

• Tutorials = diagrams, steps, structure

Prompt for an educational tips section:
/imagine educational illustration for the tips section of a blog using icons, simple graphics, and clean layout with the text: "Top 5 Productivity Hacks"

Boosting Blog Engagement with Visual Summaries

Want to help readers remember the key ideas and keep them scrolling? Try creating summary visuals at the end of your posts.

These work great for:

• Key takeaways

• Final reminders

• Shareable summaries

Prompt example:
/imagine an engaging illustration for a blog post summary to boost engagement with the text: "Key Takeaways"

Final Thoughts

I’ve only just started using MidJourney this way, but honestly—it’s been a creative breakthrough.

In this post, I’ve shared what I’ve learned about turning blog messages into dynamic visuals using carefully written text prompts. The flexibility, speed, and visual quality are truly impressive.

Every blog post is an opportunity to visually connect with your audience. With tools like MidJourney, you can turn words into images that stick.

I’ll be experimenting with more styles and use cases soon, and I’ll keep sharing what I learn along the way.

Have you tried adding text to your MidJourney illustrations yet? If not, give it a shot—I’d love to see what you come up with.