How can we help you?

We empower the next generation of storytellers through training and professional development for writers, publishers, and agents who are building art into sustainable careers.

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Wherever you are in your creative journey, we’ll meet you there and help you move further.

Whether you’re developing your craft, building your audience, or navigating the business of publishing, our programs are designed to meet your needs at every stage. We believe growth isn’t linear; it’s layered, evolving, and deeply personal. we’re here to guide that process with structure, insight, and real-world experience.

Adding Multimedia to Your Brand?

Your story doesn’t have to live on the page alone. Whether you’re developing a podcast, exploring audio essays, or expanding into visual storytelling, we help you bring your work to new formats with clarity and purpose.

Better Marketing
& Publicity?

Promotion isn’t just about visibility, it’s about strategy. We teach creators how to turn marketing and publicity meetings into meaningful opportunities that serve long-term goals. You’ll learn how to communicate your vision, identify key angles, and build lasting relationships with the teams.

Leveling Up Your Momentum?

Every creator hits a plateau. Whether you’re looking to boost sales, secure more publicity, or simply move past a creative slump, we’ll help you analyze what’s working, what’s not, and how to regain traction. Our approach blends data-driven insight with creative direction, helping you reset your focus, re-energize your strategy, and reignite your growth.

Need a
Starting Point?

If you’re just beginning your creative journey, we’ll help you discover where to start, what matters, and why. Together, we’ll define your creative goals, explore your strengths, and map a direction that feels both ambitious and achievable. Our goal is to help you move from uncertainty to action, building the foundation for a sustainable and fulfilling creative practice.

Looking for a New Audience?

The right story deserves the right listeners. We’ll help you identify and engage new audiences through tailored outreach, platform strategy, and storytelling alignment. By combining industry insight with authentic connection, we’ll teach you how to adapt your message without losing your essence. Expanding your impact while staying true to your voice.

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OUR WORK

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Meredith Barnes

is the founder of Queen Mab Media.

Meredith Barnes is a fifteen-year veteran of the publishing industry, having worked at literary agencies as well as independent and corporate publishing houses.

In addition to promotional strategy, Meredith has honed a variety of different skill sets over her time working at companies both large and small. She began her career at a literary agency, worked at the storied Soho Press and then HarperCollins. Then she shifted back to the agency side at the legendary New Leaf Literary & Media as Director of Business Development. Working at a large variety of businesses in the industry gave her an in-depth understanding of the various pressures the various parties involved in producing a piece of art are up against. That builds empathy, and empathy helps teams work together to achieve their goals.

She is also a principle or co-founder at a couple of other companies:

Vox Populi is a full service audio and video production company for podcasters and those interested in adding a multimedia element to their marketing, brand-building, or services.

Next Chapter AI is an AI consulting and training company for the book publishing industry. The company provides ethical AI readiness audits, team upskilling, author programs, and implementation support.