Proposal Writing
A good proposal doesn’t just outline what product or service you would like to create or deliver. It does so in such a way that the reader feels it is the only logical choice. The Proposal Writing workshop will take you through each step of the proposal writing process, from understanding why you are writing a proposal to gathering information, writing, proofreading, and creating the final professional product.
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About this course
A good proposal doesn’t just outline what product or service you would like to create or deliver. It does so in such a way that the reader feels it is the only logical choice. The Proposal Writing workshop will take you through each step of the proposal writing process, from understanding why you are writing a proposal to gathering information, writing, proofreading, and creating the final professional product.
What you'll learn
- Writing winning proposals effectively and efficiently
- Develop proposals with a higher chance of winning
- Learn how to differentiate your proposals from competition
- Master proposal strategy, planning, authoring, and improving
- Thinking like a proposal evaluator, funder, buyer or investor
- Learning to win business via grants and contracts
Course Contents
Module One: Understanding Proposals
- What is a Proposal?
- The Proposal Writing Process
- Types of Proposals
- About Requests for Proposals
Module Two: Beginning the Proposal Writing Process
- Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience
- Performing a Needs Analysis
- Writing the Goal Statement
Module Three: Preparing an Outline
- A General Format
- Special Sections
- Creating a Framework
- Getting Down to Details
Module Four: Finding Facts
- Identifying Resources
- Using the Internet as a Resource
- Organizing Your Information
Module Five: Writing Skills (I)
- Spelling and Grammar
- Working with Words
- Constructing Sentences
- Persuasive Writing
- Mastering Voice
Module Six: Writing Skills (II)
- Creating Paragraphs
- Creating Strong Transitions
- Building to Conclusions
Module Seven: Writing the Proposal
- Educating the Evaluator
- Ghosting the Competition
- Using Illustrations
Module Eight: Checking for Readability
- Checking for Clarity
- Reading for Your Audience
- Using the Readability Index
Module Nine: Proofreading and Editing
- Proofreading Like a Pro
- Editing Techniques
- Checking the Facts
- The Power of Peer Review
Module Ten: Adding the Final Touches
- Our Top Typesetting Tips
- Achieving a Professional Look and Feel
- Creating the Final Package
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Who Should Attend
- Anybody who is interested in learning Proposal Writing Skills
- Sales professionals and business developers
- Freelancers and consultants
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Technical Requirements
- Internet access for downloading course materials
- Supported Devices: Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone, eReader (excluding Kindle)
- Adobe DRM-compatible software (e.g., Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
Live Course Price
USD 499
Duration
1 Day
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