Work With Us
At The Austen Pathway we help authors and creatives build sustainable success around their creative passions.
With the perfect blend of Jane Austen's legacy of creative independence and modern business strategy, our one-on-one coaching and mentoring experiences with Caroline and Melissa have been created to help fast track you and your business.
Choose personalized support with either:
Caroline Jane Knight, entrepreneur, CEO, author and direct descendant of the Austen family, or
Melissa Makarewicz, aka The Literary Assistant, author assistant, entrepreneur and social media expert
Choose the pathway that speaks to your current needs:
● Ongoing Mentoring:
Seeking consistent guidance on your creative journey? Mentorship provides the ongoing support you need. Book a Mentor Session with Caroline.
● Personal Development Coaching:
Are you ready to unlock your full potential through focused, results-driven coaching? Book a Personal Development Coaching session with Caroline.
● Problem Solving:
Are you facing a challenge that's preventing your business growth? Let's solve it together. Book a Problem Solving session with Caroline.
● Grow Your Business With Confidence:
Ready to grow but unsure of the best path forward? Book a Grow Your Business With Confidence session with Caroline.
● Social Media Audit:
Are you looking for a deep-dive analysis of your current social presence? Book a social media audit with Bonus coaching session to discuss the findings.
● Marketing and Social Media Coaching:
Are you looking for a custom marketing and social media action plan that guides you on what to do to get results that actually work? Book a one-on-one Marketing and Social Media coaching session with Melissa.
Coaching & Mentoring with Caroline Jane Knight (Jane Austen’s Niece)
From the halls of Jane Austen's literary home to the boardrooms of international business, I bring a unique perspective to author and creative coaching.
Growing up in the heart of Jane's literary legacy, I understand the delicate balance between creative passion and commercial success.
I offer two distinct pathways to support your creative business journey:
Coaching provides focused guidance on specific challenges or goals through structured sessions designed to achieve clear outcomes.
Mentoring offers ongoing partnership and holistic support, drawing on my experience and network to help you navigate your unique creative business journey over time.
I focus on empowering authors and creatives with the business skills, strategic thinking, confidence and entrepreneurial mindset needed to build a sustainable career from their craft.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, together we'll create a pathway that honours your creative vision while building a solid foundation for a sustainable creative business.
You're not just getting advice. You're getting a combination of Jane Austen's legacy of creative independence and modern business strategy for today's authors and creatives.
● Are you ready to unlock your full potential through focused, results-driven coaching?
Book a Personal Development Coaching session.
● Are you facing a business challenge that's preventing your growth? Let's solve it together.
Book a Problem Solving session.
● Ready to grow but unsure of the best path forward?
Book a Grow Your Business With Confidence session with me today.
● Seeking ongoing support and guidance throughout your creative business journey?
Book an Ongoing Mentoring session with me today and gain a dedicated ally who's invested in your long-term success.
Social Media Audit and Coaching with Melissa (The Literary Assistant)
Remember when social media was simple? Neither do we. But I’ll make it feel that way.
After working with Amazon, NYT, and USA Today bestselling authors, I know exactly what gets results. Your audit isn't just a checklist – it's your pathway to creating content that resonates.
I help writers and creatives, like you, build a confident, authentic, and effective social media presence that connects with readers and drives sales.
My coaching is designed to eliminate the guesswork from social media marketing. I understand the unique challenges you face in the digital space. I’ll provide personalized strategies that align with your creative goals while allowing you to stay true to your authentic self.
This isn't about gaming algorithms or chasing trends. It's about building a presence that brings you success.
● Are you looking for a deep-dive analysis of your current social presence?
Book a Social Media Audit with Bonus coaching session
● Would you like a custom marketing and social media action plan that guides you on what to do to get results that actually work?
Book a One-On-One Marketing and Social Media Coaching session
● Are you looking to get your historical fiction or romance book in front of an excited audience of readers?
Schedule a Book Feature in The Literary Assistant newsletter
Why Choose The Austen Pathway?
Because wandering without a pathway takes time you don't have to waste.
Caroline and Melissa have walked this path. They've guided countless authors and creatives to help them take their business to the next level. They know the shortcuts, the pitfalls to avoid, and most importantly, the route to where you want to be.
Why spend years finding your way when you could have the tools, a pathway and experienced guides by your side?
Ready to take the direct pathway to your sustainable creative business?