A software brief becomes more useful when it explains a real task: who is doing it, where it becomes difficult, and what a better experience would let them do. A framework name cannot answer those questions.
Describe the current workflow in plain language. Include the handoffs, the systems people already use, and the decisions that require human judgment.
Write down the smallest useful version of the workflow. Then distinguish requirements that are necessary for that version from ideas that can be explored later.
This does not mean ignoring the future. It means making trade-offs visible so scope can be discussed with context rather than assumption.
Access control, data ownership, existing APIs, hosting, and operational responsibility can matter as much as interface features. Bring those constraints into the conversation early.
Choose technologies that support the problem, the people maintaining the software, and its expected use. Keep the reasoning behind those choices understandable.
An editorial draft awaiting company review, not a client case study or a claim of guaranteed results. Project decisions should be evaluated in their own context.