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Proposal Writing: Proposal
Writing Samples Don't Tell The Whole Story
Proposal writing samples seem to offer a quick and easy way to prepare a
proposal. This is particularly true if you are not familiar with the
practice of proposal writing.
You can find plenty of proposal writing samples on the Internet. Many
universities offer samples to help you with your proposal writing. You
should be able to find samples for scientific research, grant, book, or
job proposals.
While each of these disciplines requires many components in common, each
focuses on rather different ways of approaching a proposal. The amount,
type, and structure of the content can vary significantly.
However, proposal writing involves more than a format or an outline to
be successful. This is particularly true for business proposal writing.
When reviewing the business proposal writing samples you find on the
Internet, also consider the following tips:
- Study the RFP as a guide to how to structure or format your proposal.
Many times, you can follow the format of the RFP as your outline when
writing your proposal. In some instances, you can use the Headers from
the RFP as your outline.
HINT: The order in which the Headers appear in the RFP may indicate the
importance of and the order in which the client wishes to see the
information you present.
- To increase your chances for success with proposal writing, you
should develop a strong business relationship with the organization
requesting the proposal. Developing that relationship in person or on
the phone, can yield valuable insights into what the client wants,
needs, and expects. This can include information you might not find
proposal writing samples.
- Always request a post-selection meeting or review. This is
particularly true if you are not awarded the contract or order. These
meetings or reviews can reveal valuable information about formatting,
structure, or approach you might not have found in the proposal samples.
Proposal writing samples are helpful. But your clients many times offer
more and better information about what your proposal should look like or
how it should be structured.
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Al Borowski,
MEd, CSP, PP
Certified Speaking Professional
Professor of Positivity
al@proposalwritingsuccess.com
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