Hi Philip,
I read your posting with great interest and I'd like to express my views on the project.
I'm a Canadian freelance writer and editor currently living and working in Thailand where I also manage a small charitable foundation.
I have years of writing experience under my belt, having written over 250 short stories, penned innumerable online and magazine articles, and ghostwritten 2 full books (both in the self-help field).
Lately, I have been taking on more editing and proofreading work including book manuscripts, scripts for games and films, stories, and academic and business writings.
In my own writing, I've also had the chance to work with some very skilled editors who have helped to coach me in improving my writing as well as my ability to edit and re-structure the works of others.
I know your friend's manuscript and life story must be very compelling for you to take steps to publish his work posthumously and I would be interested in learning more of the details and the overall message of his work.
In order to work through this project, I expect we'd have to go through the following stages which I believe would take around 2 months:
1. Interviews and examination of current manuscript & additional material
2. Structure planning and outline
3. Rough draft preparation
4. Editing and changes
5. Final draft preparation and proofreading
Thank you for your time and consideration of my bid, and please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best wishes,
Dan L.