For what its worth - the first 'hit' on a Google search for the agency waves
lots of red flags:

http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8286

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Jon Kukla
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On Feb 10, 2008 12:16 PM, Anne Pemberton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Folks,
>
> As some know, I have recently had a children's book published and am
> sitting
> on cloud nine. I answered an ad for writers of children's books: "WL
> Children's Agency". So far, they are telling me that I am a go on a story
> I
> wrote about Pocahontas
> http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/books/History/Pocahontas.html
> This is where it relates to Virginia History.
>
> Today's email from WL Children's Agency says that the story has merit and
> they are asking me to have a "formal edit process" performed. They say
> they
> will provide referrals to have it done, and it will cost me $70-90.
>
> I can submit a professional edit (that follows their model) from any
> professional editor of my choosing. Or I can ask them to make a referral
> for
> this service.
>
> My question is whether this is a typical way of doing business? Or is this
> indication that it is something I should not get involved in. Does anyone
> know if other writer agents require a "professional edit process" to
> represent a writer? Also, can anyone suggest such an editor closer to home
> and with knowledge of the subject of the story?
>
> Thanks ever so much, and, for those who feel this is an inappropriate
> question for the list, my humble apologies.
>
> Anne
>
>
> Anne Pemberton
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> http://www.erols.com/apembert
> http://www.educationalsynthesis.org
>
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