Peter Gustafson Portfolio
Technical writer and content strategist with experience across SaaS and developer tools. His site organizes work by content type (API references, tutorials, release notes) with direct writing samples.
What makes it work
A breakdown of the choices that make this portfolio stand out.
Organization by content type
Splitting samples into API references, tutorials, and release notes helps a hiring manager quickly assess fit for a specific open role.
Direct writing samples, not just descriptions
Linking to or embedding actual published documentation lets a reviewer judge the writing quality firsthand rather than trusting a summary.
Range across the SaaS documentation lifecycle
Covering everything from onboarding tutorials to release notes shows versatility across a product's full documentation needs.
What Technical Writers can take from this
Specific, actionable tips to apply to your own portfolio — no generic advice.
Organize your samples by content type (tutorials, API reference, release notes) so reviewers can jump to what matters for their role.
Link directly to live, published samples rather than only describing what you wrote — let the writing speak for itself.
Show range across the documentation lifecycle, from onboarding content through ongoing release notes.
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