DROP B.K. NELSON INC., LITERARY AGENCY

This agency was added to the guide this year because they told me they did not charge any fees. However, I've just heard from a writer who submitted to them and was told he must send a $375 evaluation fee. It is acceptable for an agency to charge a client for legitimate office expenses--such as long distance phone calls or photocopying manuscripts or proposals--but it is not acceptable practice to charge evaluation or processing fees. I suggest you cross out this agency in your guide.