SPARE ME THE DISCOUNT, K?

I sent my script as a query to an agency in New York City, and they have accepted it and want to work with me.... However, they are putting into effect a "critique," sort of a legal evaluation of my work for a fee I have to pay up front for a discount rate of $95.00.

Discount? Heh.

I've said it before, but it's worth saying every few months or so: if an agency asks for money for anything but photocopying and postage, don't work with them. If you want the details, look in Crafty Screenwriting, but that's all you really need to know about it.