I am interested in being considered for your project. At the outset, I do advise that I have extensive experience in copywriting, editing, media and public relations and in related professional disciplines. Therefore, I believe that I have the background necessary to undertake your project successfully. Some of my more significant and recent professional credits include two novels published internationally: "The Shadow Cast" and "The Miller Moth." In addition, I was a member of the White House staff for the U.S. President in the Office of Media Relations and Planning. Additionally, I maintain a lengthy list of clients from across the globe for whom I provide extensive services. Naturally, I will be more than happy to provide you with any additional information that you might need in consideration of my bid, including references. I hate to be so direct, but I think it is necessary. The copy that you've set forth in your specifications for the project has significant grammatical and related problems. If this is indicative of the remainder of the text, this piece will require more than a cursory edit. Frankly, it will require major editorial intervention to render it into a professional document. With that said, I must note that my bid is placeholder. In the event you wish to engage my services, we can visit more about fees and costs. I also must advise that I do not do "practice edits." I realize that this may preclude me from consideration. However, that is a hard and fast policy of my firm. Moreover, I perfectly understand that my directness may likewise be a detriment to my ability to "win" this project -- but, I simply will no mislead someone about the nature of their project nor will I agree to take on a project and provide less than appropriate services.