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How to Design a Fantasy Book Cover With Midjourney and Canva

A Step-by-Step Guide to Stunning Visuals

Brian Tubbs
7 min readApr 29, 2023
Header image (and cover images within) designed by the Author via Canva and Midjourney

Hey there, fellow fantasy lovers! Are you tired of boring book covers that don’t do your favorite stories justice? Do you want to learn how to create a stunning cover for your own fantasy novel? Look no further than this step-by-step guide to designing a fantasy book cover with Midjourney and Canva.

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or a complete beginner, this guide will walk you through the process of creating a quality book cover that can grab your reader’s attention and convey the magic and wonder of your story.

Let’s get started!

Step 1: Decide on your Title and Theme

Choosing the right title and theme for your novel can be a struggle. But it’s a crucial struggle in order to draw in the right readers for your work.

When selecting a title, choose something that is preferably both memorable and relevant to your story’s genre and theme — and perhaps your main character(s). Once you have a title and theme in mind, use them as a guide to shape the rest of your story as well as your cover.

Step 2: Sign up for Midjourney

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Brian Tubbs
Brian Tubbs

Written by Brian Tubbs

Sharing thoughts and insights about faith, history, and personal growth. Hoping to inspire more faith, hope, and love in a world that needs it.

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