Seems they are drumming up business for one of their depts.  For a bio 
of a unknown "non-public" person, maybe a "formal edit" is required but 
for our beloved Pocahontas,
I don't think so!
Regards, Sandy

Anne Pemberton 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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