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Freelance Writer Portfolio — Complete Founding Prompt
Build an editorial freelance writer portfolio in Lovable with writing samples, service pages, and an elegant serif design.
What you'll get
An elegant editorial portfolio with writing samples, service descriptions, and project inquiry form.
The Prompt
Build an editorial portfolio website for [WRITER_NAME], a freelance [WRITING_TYPE] writer based in [LOCATION] working with [TARGET_CLIENTS], creating [CONTENT_TYPES]. ABOUT: - [WRITER_NAME] is a freelance [WRITING_TYPE] writer - Based in [LOCATION], working with [TARGET_CLIENTS] - Creates [CONTENT_TYPES] PAGES: 1. Home — Editorial-style hero with a headline that positions the writer's value (not just a name), featured writing samples with publication logos, topic expertise tags, and "Work With Me" CTA. 2. Portfolio — Writing samples organized by category or publication. Each sample shows: title, publication name, publication date, excerpt, and link to full article. Include word count and topic tags. 3. Services — Service descriptions: Blog Posts & Articles, Website Copy, Email Sequences, Whitepapers & Ebooks, Ghostwriting. Each with what's included, turnaround time, and starting rates. 4. About — Writer bio in a conversational tone, areas of expertise, notable publications, education, and why they chose writing. 5. Contact — Project inquiry form (name, email, company, content type needed, topic area, word count range, deadline, project description) saving to Supabase "writing_inquiries" table. DESIGN: - Background: Warm White #FAFAF9, Accent: Amber #B45309, Text: Dark #1C1917 - Typography: Editorial serif (Newsreader or Libre Baskerville for headings and quotes), clean sans-serif (Inter for body and UI) - Editorial magazine aesthetic with generous line height - Pull quotes styled as design elements TECHNICAL: - Inquiry form saves to Supabase "writing_inquiries" table: id, name, email, company, content_type, topic_area, word_count_range, deadline, description, created_at - SEO targeting "freelance [WRITING_TYPE] writer" and "[CONTENT_TYPES] writer" - Fast-loading text-first design - RSS feed for published samples - Social sharing on portfolio pieces
Replace these variables
| Variable | Replace with |
|---|---|
| [WRITER_NAME] | Writer's full name or pen name |
| [WRITING_TYPE] | Writing specialty (e.g., SaaS, Health, Finance, Tech) |
| [LOCATION] | City/state or 'Remote' |
| [TARGET_CLIENTS] | Ideal clients (e.g., SaaS companies, health brands, agencies) |
| [CONTENT_TYPES] | Types of content (e.g., blog posts, case studies, whitepapers) |
Tips for best results
Link to live published pieces rather than PDFs when possible — editors want to see real bylines.
Include topic expertise tags so clients can quickly see if you cover their niche.
Follow-up prompts
Add testimonials
Add a Testimonials page with client quotes, their name, company, and the type of content you created for them.
Add content calculator
Add a content pricing calculator where clients select content type, word count, and turnaround time to get an instant estimate.