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How to Increase Proposal Writing Speed by 25%

By Brenda Crist, December 15, 2025

Writing proposal content under pressure is a given in the bid and proposal industry. Deadlines compress, requirements shift, reviewers demand updates, and SMEs often provide input later than planned. Yet the expectation remains the same: deliver clear, compliant, evaluator-ready content fast. According to the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Body of Knowledge, an experienced proposal writer can typically produce the following in an eight-hour day: