The AMBCC CEO Literary Group is a think tank for owners and professionals in the publishing arena. Hear from successful authors, publishers, writers, bookstore owners and others as we address the nexus of business issues and opportunities impacting minorities in publishing.

1. AMBCC CEO Literary Group

2. AMBCC CEO Literary Group
AMBCC CEO Literary Group
The AMBCC CEO Literary Group is a
think tank for owners and professionals in
the publishing arena. Hear from successful
authors, publishers, writers, bookstore
owners and others as we address the
nexus of business issues and opportunities
impacting minorities in publishing.

3. Information Sector
The AMBCC CEO Literary Group operates
within the Information Sector.
The Information sector is comprised of the
following processes:
(a) producing and distributing information and
cultural products
(b) providing the means to transmit or
distribute these products as well as data or
communications, and
(c) processing data.

4. Information Sector
The main components of this sector are the
publishing industries, including software
publishing, the motion picture and sound
recording industries, the broadcasting and
telecommunications industries, and the
information services and data processing
industries.
The Publishing and Media industry is
undergoing a significant paradigm shift in
business models. Increasing print costs,
reduction in circulation numbers and strong
growth of the digital media are redefining the
old ways of making money.
Content is king and its relevance to its
audience will remain the key to those seeking
to be successful in this industry sector.

5. Writing Services People Seek
An example of Manuscript proofreading rates are $20/1000 words and our manuscript copy-editing rates
are $30/1000 words, with a minimum $100 charge. This price does depend on the condition of your text

6. Changes in productivity and employment in 13 information
sectors

7. Top 10 Media Print Websites
The data featured is based on US
market share of visits as defined by the
IAB, which is the percentage of online
traffic to the domain or category, from
the Experian Hitwise sample of 10
million US internet users. Experian
Hitwise measures more than 1 million
unique websites on a daily basis,
including sub-domains of larger
websites. Experian Hitwise categorizes
websites into industries on the basis of
subject matter and content, as well as
market orientation and competitive
context. The market share of visits
percentage does not include traffic for
all sub-domains of certain websites that
could be reported on separately.

8. Online Distribution-E-Publishing
E-Publishing-A type of business model, or
segment of a larger business model, that enables
a firm or individual to conduct business over an
electronic network, typically the internet.
Electronic commerce operates in all four of the
major market segments: business to business,
business to consumer, consumer to consumer
and consumer to business.
E-Publishing has allowed firms to establish a
market presence, or to enhance an already larger
market position, by allowing for a cheaper and
more efficient distribution chain for their
products or services. One example of
a firm having successfully used ecommerce is
Amazon and Ebay.

9. Projects and Initiatives

10. AMBCC CEO Literary Group
AMBCC CEO Literary Group
Project and Activities
1. Dinner for Discussion (Book
Clubs)
2. Print to Publishing 3.0
3. Technical Writing Workshops
• The Write Side
• Manuscript Makeover
4. Pitch Session
5. Spring/Fall Symposium

11. Dinner for Discussion
It’s food for thoughts…
The Dinner for Discussion series is an
entrepreneurial inspired and casual
professional book club for AMBCC
members and friends. The Book Club was
designed as a tool for professional
development for AMBCC members in an
effort to create dialogue and broaden
awareness in the areas of business,
community and governmental matters.

12. From Paper to Publishing 3.0
The From Paper to Publishing 3.0 Forum
is open to persons interested in learning
more about writing and in furthering their
writing careers. Participants will learn from
presenters with extensive writing credits
about ways to “break in” to fiction or
nonfiction, writing fiction and mysteries,
and gaining a better understanding of
what agents want.

13. Technical Writing Workshops- “The Write
Side”
Without a doubt effective communication skills are critical
components of career and entrepreneurial success.
Writing technical information and effective memos,
letters, reports, manuals, instructions, documentation,,
specifications or proposals can be a challenging
proposition. The CEO Lit Group will deliver oral and
written communication workshops that focus on
improvement in writing and presentation skills and help
develop competitive business plans, grant proposals,
research publications and other written materials.
This intensive 1-day workshop will show you proven
technical writing approaches and techniques that you
can apply back on the job to achieve successful
technical writing communications. Bring a current project
and get one-on-one feedback.

14. Manuscript Makeovers
There is nothing that says "amateur" like
misspellings, poor grammar or disconnects in a
text.
A publisher, literary agent or book reviewer will
ignore your manuscript if the writing is under par,
even if your content is phenomenal. Fortunately,
it is so easy to head off instant failure before it
happens by hiring a professional manuscript
copy editor or proofreader for your book.
.

15. Pitch Sessions and Agent Roundtables
CEO Literary Group pitch sessions are intensive
90-minute forums that cover the principles of
formulating an effective and concise pitch for
your publishable work. Participants will be
randomly selected to have their pitches
individually critiqued in class
When you "pitch" a book to an agent or an
editor, you are, in effect, attempting to get that
person interested in reading your work.
Because agents and editors have a tremendous
number of manuscripts & queries to read each
day, the CEO Literary Group has created a
special session exclusive for members within the
CLG who have completed the necessary
A Pitchapalooza hopeful . . preparation session.
Each presenter’s pitch must be succinct,
intriguing, and exciting. It must leave the agent
or editor wanting to read a sample of your book.
.

16. Annual CEO Literary Symposium (Spring & Fall)
The CEO Literary Symposium features 100+ agents, authors, editors,
book, music, film and gaming industry professionals. We have
created a dynamic environment for non-stop opportunities for
learning and networking . The Self Publishing Expo provides
authors, bloggers, writers, publishers, scholars and others with
immediate opportunities to begin earning money immediately when
the symposium is over.
Expert Panels:
Attendees will hear from industry professionals publishers of fiction and
non-fiction works, music, film, sports, news and others will be featured at
various sessions, panels, and workshops taught by authors you know
and respect.
Pitch Competition:
When you "pitch" a book to an agent or an editor, you are, in effect,
attempting to get that person interested in reading your work.
Because agents and editors have a tremendous number of manuscripts
& queries to read each day, the CEO Literary Group has created a
special session exclusive for members with the CLG who have
completed the necessary preparation session.
Self Publishing Expo and After-Hours Mixer
The Symposium’s Publishing Expo will feature celebrity book signings
and after hours social gatherings with other writers, agents, publishers
and other key decision makers. The After-hours mixer will feature an
open mics and pitch contests. This friendly, yet professional,
atmosphere provides attendees with an opportunities to build key
relations beyond the event.

17. CEO Literary Symposium (Spring & Fall)
AGENDA
8:00 to 9:00am – Registration
9:30 to 11:00am – Agent Panel with: Publishing, Media,
Sports, Gaming, and Film (Moderator)
11:00 to 12:30pm – Query Letter Workshops
12:15 to 1:45pm – Lunch and Pitch Competition
2:00 to 3:45pm – Industry Expert Panel with: Publishing,
Media, Sports, Gaming, and Film (Moderator)
4:00 to 5:30pm – Wrap Up (Take Aways)
5:30 to 8:30pm – Mixer
9:00-7:00pm-Self Publishing Expo

18. How the AMBCC Promotes Member’s Business
BrandMeAMBCC
It’s all about reach- Influence individuals who are actively searching
for news and information about local area businesses, community
organizations, and resources.

19. AMBCC ROASP Key Stakeholders (Advisory Board)
GA Public
Library System
Book Store
Other Retailers
The focus of this unit is to recognize the
nature and scope of the AMBCC’s diverse
range of stakeholders (of which members
Editors and
are part) and their relative importance to the
Other
Publishers marketing process and the brand strategy
CEO Literary
Group
of the organization.
Other Agencies
Printing Industry
Companies Associations

20. 90 Day Planner-Activities
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Day
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
/Theme
9:30am
TBA TBA TBA TBA
AM
TBA TBA TBA
Activity TBA
11:30am
1:30am Print to Publishing Print to Publishing Print to Publishing Print to Publishing
Activity Activity
PM
Industry Mixer
6:30am

22. Atlanta Metropolitan Black
Chamber of Commerce’s
CEO Literary Group
published@ambcc.org
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