5 Make an outline. This will not be part of the final proposal, but it will help you or-
ganize your thoughts. Make sure you know all of the relevant details before you start.
Your outline should consist of your problem, your solution, how you'll solve it, why
your solution is best, and a conclusion. If you're writing an executive proposal, you'll
need to include things like a budget analysis and organizational details. II. Writing Your Own Proposal 1 Start with a firm introduction. This should start out with a hook. Ideally, you want
your readers enraptured from point one. Make your proposal as purposeful and useful as
possible. Use some background information to get your readers in the zone. Then state
the purpose of your proposal.
If you have any stark facts that shed some light on why the issue needs to be ad-
dressed and addressed immediately, it's a safe bet that's something you can start with.
Whatever it is, make sure what you start out with is a fact and not an opinion.
