Samantha Wekstein
Senior Literary Agent @TLA, She/Her, Terp🐢, ENFJ, ♑, dog lover
Illustrators: http://wekstein-illustrators.weebly.com.
Pitch to: querymanager.com/SamanthaWekstein
Editing: samanthaweksteineditorial.square.site
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- Hey all! Just a heads up that I do not want to be notified of full requests from other agents. I have this request on my query form and profiles, but I still get messages about it all the time. I just need to know if you get an offer. My inbox is already unwieldy without extra messages.
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- Reposted by Samantha WeksteinHappy May! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author & illustrator and a dragon tamer. I would love another children’s book project where I can bring a little magic to the world. Rep: @swekstein.bsky.social Web: www.Tracivanwagoner.com #kidlit #kidlitart #art #authorillustrator #childrensbooks
- It's also really common to see a book open with a sparring/fight scene. We often hear "start with action," but I think the stronger advice is, "start with an objective." Let's see your character pursuing something--perhaps sparring is part of that, but do what you can to differentiate your opening.
- Every day I wonder, when will Melina Marchetta write another fantasy series??
- One of the comments asked me to keep going with these. So here's another cliche--giving us a description of your character's appearance by having them look in the mirror. You can just have them communicate their looks more organically in between the action/dialogue.
- Today's writing advice, please go search your manuscript for the phrase, "I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding." and delete it. Wherever you can, avoid common writing cliches!
- So thrilled for PEG!!!!
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- Hello authors! I'm open to queries again for a brief window (through 4/7), so I'm reposting this little thread. #MSWL
- At the top of my wishlist is book about trans kids by trans authors #MSWL
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- Just left Cory Booker a message thanking him for fighting. It's good to see a Dem finally take a stand. I hope to see more of this!!
- Hello, it's the one time of year where I won't shut up about Maryland basketball! Where are my fellow Terps? Who is psyched for today's game??
- Reposted by Samantha WeksteinHello one and all! Did you know…a FREE and EASY way to support authors and illustrators is to request their books from your local library! Did I mention…FREE 🤓. #kidlitart #kidlit #libraryrequests
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- Happy pub day to the hilarious PEG GETS PLUCKY by @jorenfro.bsky.social!! Peg is ready for adventure. But when she sets off on a hike with the other barnyard animals, she is overwhelmed. Adventures are hard! She can't do it! Or can she? www.beamingbooks.com/store/produc... Get your copy!
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- A little Query update! I am still catching up on my query inbox (have reviewed through 10/11/24), but I am planning to open from March 1st-March 7th and will continue trying out opening just for the first week of every month. We’ll see how it goes. Will do a little #MSWL.
- I have some openings in March in my freelance editing schedule. Here are my services. I'd be delighted to edit your project! samanthaweksteineditorial.square.site/s/shop
- The decline of middle grade has been making me so sad. The readers are out there, why aren't we trying harder to find them?
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- Reposted by Samantha WeksteinNow more than ever.
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- I've spoken a lot about my political views in the past on Twitter, but not yet on Bluesky. Please know that if you voted for Trump, you can go ahead and unfollow/block me. I'm looking for an inclusive space here and to support marginalized creators.
- As a side hustle, I offer a lot of editing services. If you are looking for a professional set of eyes on your manuscript or pitch materials, check out my site! samanthaweksteineditorial.square.site/s/shop **Please note if you book through this site, I can't consider you for representation.**
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- Recently, I've been in a reading slump and I'm leaving for vacation at the end of the week. I want to stock up on books! What was your most propulsive read lately? I'm looking for recs especially in the YA, Romance, and SFF categories--bonus points if it makes me swoon!
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