Best and Worst Agency Stories

[Gwyneth Runnings <gwyneth -at- look -dot- ca>]

Hi everyone:

I haven't been on the list for that long, so maybe this is one of 
those questions that constantly come up, maybe not.

I am new to the "technical" writing profession, having come from a 
traditional publishing background followed by some years in web 
development. Not feeling confident about my skills picking up 
contract work on my own, I am shopping myself around to the agencies.

Sometimes you get a feeling about the agency, but rather than get 
burned, I though I would solicit your experiences on this subject.

What are the best agencies to work with? What are the worst? Is there 
any point in contacting the "career builder" agencies, the ones which 
ostensibly work for you rather than the employer (and on your dime). 
U.S. content is appreciated, I am likely to end up back in the States.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Gwyneth
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