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# Building an Impressive Writing Portfolio

- [Made in Slatesource](https://slatesource.com/@steph/building-an-impressive-writing-portfolio)
- By [Steph](https://slatesource.com/@steph)
- Education & Learning
- Created on Feb 28, 2026

## #1 Show outcomes, not just work.

Add results, metrics, or impact. People hire results.

## #2 Make it scannable.

Short sections, clear headlines. No one reads a wall of text.

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![Stéphane B](https://cdn.slatesource.com/7/9/9/799cb07d-c6c6-48ba-86d3-81a42fd3f507.webp)

Stéphane BBy Steph

](/@steph/st-phane-b)

## #3 Curate, don't dump.

5 Strong projects is better than 20 average ones.

## #4 Tell the story.

Problem → Process → Outcome. Show how you think.

## #5 Make it easy to share.

One clean link, no scattered files.