
There are multiple terms used for the initial writing tools used in proposal development. Some use the term storyboard. This term comes from the movie industry in which the director blocks out scenes so she can visualize the action plot sequencing. Others prefer the term annotated outline to indicate the depth to which the flow of text is being developed. Writing plan is a generic term Lohfeld Consulting Group uses to refer to whichever method (storyboard or annotated outline) you select for a particular proposal development effort. Regardless of the term and the form used, the essentials of the writing plan template include: Reference to the section being addressed Theme or lead-in statement Substantiating evidence Offer design strategy for text and graphics Bulleted details for the text Writing plans provide the road map for the actual proposal. They give your writers a mechanism to organize their thoughts, gather evidence to … Continue reading 5 Essential elements for proposal writing plans