Hi! I would love to work with you to help bring your book idea to life. More than that, though, I would like to talk with you more to see if we might be a good fit for working together.
I know my bid is higher than most, and my timeline is longer, but that's because I want us to be able to make sure we get this right. I want us to collaborate to make something you're both proud of and happy with. That takes time, and requires that we're in regular communication both regarding progress and expectations.
This is something that's important to me, too: My wife's father committed suicide, and we are both active with the Defeat the Stigma project; my little brother just this past May ran across the state of Wisconsin to raise funds for mental health dialogues and suicide prevention. I would love to help you bring your book to life.
What I'm proposing comes in three parts, as noted by my suggested milestones. I'm open to other suggestions, however, as well.
Writing a book is a big project, and it's not one I take lightly. I'm also open to the idea that as we dialogue these expectations change, and we adjust accordingly. More than anything, I want what we create to leave both of us satisfied and happy with the result. Thanks for your consideration, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any thoughts you may have!