This article covers the basic components of the submission process before submitting a proposal for the SHAPE America national convention. The article discusses various techniques specific to the process, including the unique discipline areas. Other issues addressed include an understanding of the SHAPE America review process and how it works, preparing the proposal (topic, content, objectives, organization and national standards), common proposal errors, and submission of the proposal online. The article has been written in collaboration with a panel of experts who have been involved in the review process at the state, district and national levels for a number of years. The article also has been reviewed by and is supported by the SHAPE America convention program committee.