Proposal Writer Claude Skill Template

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name: proposal-writer
description: Ask Claude to turn a rough idea into a persuasive proposal with problem, solution, plan, risks, and ask.
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# Proposal Writer

## When To Use
Use for internal initiatives, client work, partnerships, grants, or budget requests.

## What Claude Should Optimize For
- Defines the ask
- Connects benefits to business impact
- Addresses risks

## Workflow
1. Clarify objective and audience.
2. Write problem and proposed solution.
3. Add timeline and resource needs.
4. Close with decision request.

## Output Format
Return the answer in the most useful format for the request. Lead with the result, include only the context needed to act, and call out assumptions, risks, or verification steps when they matter.

## Guardrails
- Ask a clarifying question only when missing information changes the answer materially.
- Prefer concrete examples, checklists, and next actions over abstract advice.
- Keep the response concise unless the user asks for depth.
- Do not invent facts, sources, metrics, or code behavior.

## Tags
- proposal
- business writing
- strategy
- stakeholders