San Diego Press Club 2009 Excellence in Journalism Award

Writing Samples

 

Decorating Magazines

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Cottage Style

What's Your Cottage Style?
Beachy, Romantic, Floral or Simply Serene...

"Dear Kathryn,

Thank you for your contribution to the current issue of Cottage Style magazine. I think you will be pleased with the results when you see them in print. I look forward to working with you on the home you scouted for the next issue, too. As always, it's a pleasure working with you."

Barbara Jacksier, Editor
Cottage Style magazine
Harris Publications
Barbara Jacksier: THE BOOK BLOG


Country Almanac

Garden Variety
Floral Fabrics and Wicker Furniture Top This Texas Bargain-Hunter's Shopping List

"Dear Kathryn,

You’re the reason our Cherry Hill Cottage is in Country Almanac magazine and my husband Milton and I and my whole family loved the article you wrote about our home. I loved every word, Kathryn, and I’ll cherish this article and the whole experience I’ve had with you forever! You have a lot of fans in Texas!"

Tina Smith, Homeowner
Cherry Hill Cottage

Makeover Magic
These Dollarwise D-I-Y Projects Will Instantly Spruce Up Your Home
*This is a magazine article I wrote about my own former beach condo.


Country Victorian

Reviving the Past
Everything's Coming Up Roses - and Other Victorian Fancies - on Artist Ruth Welter's Hand-Painted Ceiling Tiles

Turning Back the Clock
An Historic Home is Restored to Its 1870s Splendor to Become a Luxurious Inn

"Dear Kathryn,

Thanks for the lovely article you wrote for my artist’s feature in Country Victorian magazine. You made the phone interview so easy and such a pleasure; I felt I never had to worry about getting tongue tied. In the end, you wove it all together into a beautiful story that I really felt captured the essence of what I wanted the magazine readers to know about my artwork. Many thanks!"

Ruth Welter, Artist/Owner
Artful Creations


Small Room Decorating

Break Into the Box
Carving a Living Area, Studio Apartment, Home Office and Art Studio Out of a Small Craftsman

"Dear Kathryn,

WOW!... Your writing captured the soul of our home! Our family and friends are full of praise. Kudos to you."

Michael and Lisa Maher
LaJolla, CA


Cottages & Cabins

Arts & Crafts Reborn
A Sunny-Themed Cottage Lives Up to Its Name

 

Wedding Magazines

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Article Reprints Available


San Diego Style Weddings

Feature Articles:

Down the Aisle With a Pro
A Wedding Planner Shares What She Learned From Being a Bride Herself

"I truly enjoyed working with Kathryn on the article for San Diego Style Weddings magazine. She made me feel very comfortable to express myself, and her questions and feedback truly helped me articulate what I wanted to say. The article turned out wonderfully; it couldn't have been better! She conveyed the essence of my thoughts extremely well. I appreciated working with Kathryn and would highly recommend her!"

Rachel Welland
Owner, Award-Winning Wedding & Event Coordinator
Bliss Events
(Bliss Events has repeatedly been chosen as one of San Diego's best!)

Down the Paper Trail
Wow! Wedding Invitations for Your Big Day

Eatin' Green
Creating a Gorgeously Organic Menu for Your Wedding Reception

Ecological
Make Your Day Big Time Green

*Winner of San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Award

Get a Hue
What's Your Wedding Color WOW?

Photo Play
Timely Trends in Today’s Wedding Photography

Tweet Little Tips for Using Social Networking to Plan Your Big Day

What's Your Bridal Style?
Regal Elegance or Barefoot Beach Bride

Wine Country Callings
Southern California Wineries Create a Tuscan-Like Wedding Experience

Worldwide Wedding Planner Extraordinaire Scott Corridan Creates Celebrity Style Weddings for All

Your Blessed Nest
Finding and Creating a Comfortable, Beautiful, and Harmonious Living Space for Two

Real Weddings:

Annemarie & Jarrod Real Wedding

Ginger & Travis Real Wedding

Michael & Lisette Real Wedding

Tamera & Damon Real Wedding

"I write this reference with much enthusiasm to refer on the great writing talent of Kathryn Bechen. She is assured yet quiet and very polite. When I assigned her a feature article to interview a top notch celebrity wedding planner on the West Coast for our glossy bridal magazine, she took the assignment cheerfully and started immediately. We therefore gave Kathryn more than 10 more writing assignments interviewing real couples about their weddings. She met all deadlines, with a very small amount of editing required, and this was only her first year writing for our publication, San Diego Style Weddings. I have been a magazine publisher for twenty years and Kathryn's organizational skills along with her enthusiasm were a true blessing for me to find. I look forward to working with her again in the near future!"

Dena Malasek, Owner/Publisher
San Diego Style Weddings magazine


Nebraska Wedding Day

Feature Articles:

Color It Delicious...
What's Your Wedding Color WOW?

Flower Power Finesse
Top Tips and Trends for Your Big Day

What's Your Wedding Planning HOT Button?*
*Winner of San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Award

Real Weddings:

Anna & John Real Wedding

Ashley & Brice Real Wedding

"Kathryn was very professional, organized, and did everything in her power to insure the best product possible. Her attention to detail and creativity in writing were two things that impressed me most. Thank you Kathryn!"

Courtney Lockridge, Publisher
Nebraska Wedding Day magazine


Newspaper Feature Articles

Client Relations Key at Abbey Road Interiors

Gardenology is a Unique Study in Garden Living

Library Named After Educator, Editor
(Warren Buffett and His Mother Leila Stahl Buffett)


Internet Articles

Cottage Cozy in the City

Decorate Your Bedroom Like a Bed & Breakfast Inn

How to Organize Your Home Office for Maximum Success

Portable Home Decorating


Business Materials

Business Life Column

Business Start-Up Letter

Home & Garden Flyer

Professional Bio--Trish Kydd Landscape Designer


Website Copy

Writing/Editing--Let's Rearrange It

Write Copy & Create Tagline--Pear Street Studios

Professional Artist Bio--Erin Houghton

Professional Artist Bio--Ruth Welter

Professional Bio--Barry Layne Catering

"Kathryn made updating Barry's professional bio for our website so easy for us! She was very thorough and on top of it in getting the information she needed from us and she truly took an interest in writing about us which we really appreciated!"

Jennifer Layne, Events Manager
Coast Catering by Barry Layne
Professional Bio by Kathryn

 

"Dear Kathryn,

I’m so pleased with my new website content and tagline you wrote for me. Your writing is so eloquent and you found just the right words to express exactly what I wanted to say. You are truly gifted and thank you once again also for the fabulous service you provided me."

Jennifer Froh, Owner
Pear Street Studios
Tagline and Copy by Kathryn


Non-Profits

Christian Devotional Booklet

Library Radio Show


Newsletters

Product Review

Queen of Clutter


Blogs

The Cottage Chronicle

Kathryn Bechen Ink

 

Disclaimer & Reprint Information

 

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