Samantha Wekstein

Samantha Wekstein – Editor

Literary Agent at Thompson Literary with more than a decade of industry experience. I love finding creative solutions to elevate a story!

Overview

Hello writers!

Given my 12+ years of publishing industry experience at literary agencies, and my current work as a Senior Agent at Thompson Literary Agency, I feel comfortable editing across all genres (including nonfiction), but I have a particular love for middle grade, YA, romance, women's fiction, SFF and historical. I've been lucky to work with a variety of best-selling authors throughout my career.

As an editor, I'm extremely collaborative, and love nothing more than coming up with concrete plot-based solutions that will help elevate your project. I will assist you in creating a road-map for revisions by providing line-edits as well as big picture editorial suggestions.

Please note that I follow the AAR cannon of ethics, so if you are planning to query me, please don't hire me here.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy Historical Fiction Middle Grade Romance Science Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (AUS) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Thompson Literary Agency

Oct, 2019 — Present
I work as a literary agent, sorting through queries, editing projects and preparing them for submission, matching authors with publishers, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the process as a book moves from draft to published manuscript.

Writers House LLC

Jan, 2017 — Oct, 2019 (almost 3 years)
I worked as a junior agent, building my list while supporting Senior Agent and Founder, Al Zuckerman.

Writers House LLC.

Apr, 2014 — Jan, 2017 (almost 3 years)
I supported the CEO, Amy Berkower working with her bestselling list and then moved to assist Al Zuckerman with his.

Portfolio

Landing in a New Pond

Ramel, Marisa

Charlesbridge

Peg's Egg (Peg’s Adventures, 3)

Renfro, Jo

Beaming Books

Joey the Good

Fry, Erin

Jolly Fish Pr

Peg Gets Plucky

Renfro, Jo

Beaming Books

The Last Tamale

Mendiola, Orlando

HarperCollins

Peg Gets Crackin'

Renfro, Jo

Beaming Books

Dinner at the Brake Fast

Lute, Renee Beauregard

Quill Tree Books

Merged

Kroepfl, Jim

Month9Books, LLC

Master of Memories

Forbes, Lani

Quill & Flame Publishing House

The Exceptional Maggie Chowder

Lute, Renee Beauregard

Zoo-mate Wanted

Leer, Korrie

Face the Night

Forbes, Lani

The Do-Gooder

Star, Jessie L.

Samantha has 19 reviews

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Shaina T.

Shaina T.

Aug, 2025

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Samantha was amazing. Her feedback was clear, detailed, and constructive, and she was very responsive to questions. Her review greatly improved my query letter. Thank you again very much, Samantha!
Kate T.

Kate T.

Jun, 2025

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Samantha W. provided excellent feedback on my query that tightened and clarified my words. She immediately helped me reframe my letter to appeal to the industry. I wish I had hired her 5 years ago!
Dave H.

Dave H.

Jan, 2025

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We had a successful collaboration on my query letter, and I've noticed an increase in responsiveness!
Momoko U.

Momoko U.

Apr, 2026

Samantha edited a query package for a historical fiction. She gave concise feedback about how to improve the query letter and enhance the manuscript. She finished the project early and was polite and professional. I highly recommend her!
Momoko U.

Momoko U.

Feb, 2026

Samantha offered comprehensive in-line feedback and a summary of a query letter. Prompt communication, professional, polite, and delivered early. I highly recommend her.

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