Client-Centered Communications

The reader.

That’s who you are writing for.

Sure, you have a story to tell, but if your readers see no connection to their own needs and interests, your narrative will sit untouched like a bowl of steaming chili on the Fourth of July.

You need clear, concise, jargon-free content that connects with your audience (clients, donors, alumni, grant funders, buyers, students, social media followers — any readers, really), and I can help.

50 Words About Me

I am a seasoned writer/editor with 25 years of experience producing compelling copy and contributing to a broad range of print and online publications. I spent the past 17 years as a communications professional with the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education, where I amassed experience in development, alumni relations and academic publishing fields — all focused on topics related to education and human development.

Now Back to You

Here is a sampling of services I can offer that will help you connect with your audience:

• Produce books, magazines, academic journals, and annual reports
• Write articles, profiles, newsletters, print and web copy, fundraising appeals, and stewardship letters
• Manage your publication
• Edit your book
• Copy edit or proof your scholarly paper or dissertation (APA style)

Check out my new book! Man of Sterling Worth: Professor William A. Saunders of Storer College

Marc Columbus, Headmaster
Little Keswick School, Keswick, VA

Having worked with Lynn Bell Pechuekonis through our UVA Curry School connection, I recognized that we stumbled upon a goldmine when we began to use Lynn as our school copywriter. While Little Keswick School  has a wide network and international reputation, we are still small and there was no one identified on staff solely to write and proof. Lynn’s eye for detail and true understanding of our mission is a valuable combination. She adds color to her literary pieces by interviewing parents, board members and staff, thereby making our school come alive to the reader. I can call on Lynn anytime and count on her work to be timely, professional and crafted with heart.

Margaret Ann Bollmeier, President
Medical College of Virginia Foundation, Richmond, VA

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lynn for more than 8 years. She is an excellent writer and editor, attentive to the goals, audience and appropriate voice for each piece. Our work together has included brochures, annual reports, magazine and newsletter articles, website content, grant proposals, speeches, and presentations. She is a great listener, and that is reflected in her work. She always asks the right questions, whether it is to understand the project assignment, or interview people to develop content. I trust her judgment and her writing. It’s a pleasure to work with her, and I highly recommend her!

Karen Barnes, Director of Communications
University of Virginia Human Resources, Charlottesville, VA

“Lynn excels at listening and asking the right questions in order to produce a story that is compelling and grabs the reader. She is also well organized, skilled at managing large publication projects and a pleasure to work with.”

Stewart D. Roberson
Chairman, President, and CEO, Moseley Architects
Former Superintendent, Hanover County Schools in Virginia

I have admired the high quality performance of Lynn Pechuekonis for many years from the perspective of a Curry School Foundation board member and devoted Curry School alum. If you are seeking a professional to elevate the stature of your organization, particularly one which serves a valuable educational mission, Lynn will do that for you over and over. Her style is crisp, clear, and caring. She especially has a keen ability to convey the human spirit and responsiveness of the organizations with whom she’s aligned.”

Glen L. Bull
Founding Editor, Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education
Professor, University of Virginia Curry School of Education & Human Development

Lynn is dependable and responsible, and effective in coordinating projects involving complex logistics. She recently coordinated the current design of the journal’s web interface, which required coordination of efforts involving user-interface design, graphic design, and web design. Lynn did an exemplary job of managing both the technical issues and of achieving consensus across the respective stakeholders from the five educational associations that sponsor the journal. She is a strong asset for any initiative.

Little Keswick School Annual Report – For the past four years LKS has asked me to write the copy for their non-profit annual report.

Little Keswick School Giving webpages – view webpages

Curry School Magazine – view pdf

Momentum: The Curry School Foundation Annual Report 2015 – view pdf

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education – view website

Curry School Online Magazine – view website

Little Keswick School article published in Albemarle Magazine (August 2017)

Lynn is also a Christian writer and speaker. Learn more at The Gentle Savior blog.

Lynn and her husband are the proprietors of Rockhaven B&B in Harpers Ferry, WV.