I am currently working on a research project that I believe has significant potential. I have identified a top professor in my field whose expertise aligns perfectly with my research topic. I would like to ask this professor to co-author a paper with me, but I am unsure how to approach this request professionally and effectively.

Are there any tips on things to do and not to do? Anything I should be considering?

I plan to send an email with my abstract, see if the professor is interested. Then I will discuss roles with him and wait for him to finish revising my paper.