Get cover art for a neighborhood guide without real logos

About this exercise

You're making a printed neighborhood guide for buyers in Fernwood and want illustrated cover art from ChatGPT. Get Claude to write one paste-ready prompt, plain text, under 110 words. It must say vertical 2:3, show the 4 landmarks from your notes, keep the top quarter empty for the title you'll add, and say no text, no real business names or logos, and no people's faces.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• No room for the title. The AI fills the cover, so your title lands on the art. Try: Add: "Vertical 2:3, top quarter empty."
• Adding businesses. The AI adds the coffee chain and grocery logos from your assistant's ideas. Try: Add: "No real business names or logos."
• Generic town scene. The AI draws a generic main street instead of Fernwood's landmarks. Try: List the 4 landmarks by name.
• Text and faces. The AI writes the title in and adds smiling people. Try: Add: "No text, no faces."
• Headings and notes. The AI explains its choices. Try: Add: "Output only the prompt, plain text, about 60 words."

What a strong prompt includes

• Sets the shape
• Leaves title room
• Lists the landmarks
• Rules out logos
• Rules out text and faces

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