Alex Schwarm – Editor

I am a developmental editor with a background in scripted television development. I worked at AMC Networks for 10 years, overseeing many award-winning original series for AMC, Sundance TV, and BBC America. As a network executive, I worked closely with writers on screenplay development – focusing on character, structure, series arcs and dialogue. The drama series I shepherded have gone on to win Peabody and International Emmy Awards.I specialize in dramatic storytelling, from intimate family dramas to international espionage thrillers, to world-building sci-fi and fantasy. I love contemporary adult fiction that has something to say – whether it be a sentimental tear-jerker, lusty romance or wry satire. I’m drawn to complex characters and twisty plots that evoke strong emotions in the reader. I’m also on the hunt for projects that may seem offbeat, but burst with originality.As a developmental editor, I aim to help the writer tell their story in the best way possible, while remaining true to their vision. I look to provide constructive feedback and spark creativity. I love to think on both the macro and micro levels – from character and structure down to style and dialogue. I strive to read with a critical eye and ponder three questions: 1) What does the author want to say? 2) How well are they saying it? And 3) Is it a story worth telling? Through the creative development process, my goal is to achieve clear and positive answers to those three questions!