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Keep one character the same across 3 image prompts

  • For Freelancers and creators
  • You practice Showing an example of what you want
  • Time about 5 minutes

About this exercise

You're illustrating a picture-book pitch and need 3 images of the same hedgehog. Get Claude to write exactly 3 numbered prompts, plain text, under 260 words in total. Every prompt must repeat the same character description word for word (with the final mustard yellow scarf) and the same style line, say 3:2, and say no text in the image. The 3 scenes come from the editor's list.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Describing the character fresh each time. The AI rewords Pip in every prompt, so the tool draws three different hedgehogs. Try: Add: "Repeat the exact same character description, word for word, in all 3 prompts."
  • Using the old scarf. The notes mention red first, and the AI may use it. Try: Add: "Pip's scarf is mustard yellow #E1AD01, not red."
  • Letting the style drift. One prompt says watercolor, another says digital painting, so the pages don't match. Try: Add: "Repeat the same style line in each prompt and state 3:2."
  • No text rule. Image tools add signs, titles and speech bubbles. Try: Add: "End each prompt with: no text, no words."
  • Headings and commentary. The AI adds bold titles and tips on consistency, which breaks the numbered list. Try: Add: "Exactly 3 numbered prompts, plain text, no notes."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Asks for 3 prompts
  • Repeats the character exactly
  • Fixes the scarf color
  • Repeats the style and shape
  • Rules out text

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