Why bother creating a portfolio or resume of artistic work if you're not planning on marketing or showing it? One good reason is because seeing all your favorite accomplishments together can build your confidence in your abilities - when you see all that work, you realize just how much you've done and what you're capable of.
Portfolios can take several forms. If you're a writer or artist, you probably already keep hard copies of published and unpublished work. Having a digital portfolio as well is crucial if you send out samples regularly but even if you don't, they're fun to assemble. See this article for basic information on starting one.
Audio and video clips (for those in music and theater) are relatively inexpensive and easy to make. Some performers use their YouTube channel as a portfolio.
You can also create a verbal or visual resume of activity in any field even if just to remind yourself how much experience you've actually had. I have one for music experience even though I've never earned a living as a musician.
Someday you might unexpectedly need to send samples of your work. Or you might be in a funk ("Whatever made me think I could paint/write poetry/design sets? I give up!") and need to be persuaded that you haven't wasted all your free time on nothing. When you're down on yourself, you're more likely to make emotionally-laden assumptions and judgments. That's when you need a concrete reminder of the facts.
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