Writing a successful proposal requires seven key steps: analyzing the audience and purpose, gathering subject information, choosing the appropriate type, drafting, formatting, and revising the proposal. A proposal is a persuasive argument that shows an understanding of the client's needs, a clear plan, and the professional ability to fulfill promises. When writing internationally, understand cultural perspectives, allow translation time, use simple graphics and language, and check local conventions.

2. Understand the logistics of proposals Chapter 16. Writing Proposals © 2010 by Bedford/St. Martin's

14. This is a task schedule as a bar chart: Chapter 16. Writing Proposals © 2010 by Bedford/St. Martin's