Hello and welcome to my website


Based in Witherslack, on the southern fringe of the stunning Lake District, I work with local, national and international businesses and organisations.

As a journalist, writing tight, enticing copy, meeting deadlines and exploring every conceivable angle is what I’ve always done.
I like to think I get the best out of people and work hard to make sure messages are right and relevant to target audiences.

I specialise in content and story production for print and digital media, relish the drama of writing film scripts and the success of advertising and marketing campaigns. 


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Picture shows Karen interviewing former head of Rhodesia in Zimbabwe after he had been released from Mugabe detention.

Picture shows Karen interviewing former head of Rhodesia in Zimbabwe after he had been released from Mugabe detention.

Picture shows Karen interviewing former head of Rhodesia in Zimbabwe after he had been released from Mugabe detention.

 Making words work is
my business

Whoever the client, whatever
the commission.
contact Karen Barden Press PR
I’ve worked for some of
the country’s leading agencies and bodies, as well as local traders.

Could I help you too?

Background

My work has featured amazing people, film icons, leading politicians, rogues, rebels, luminaries and stoic souls rising above some of life’s harshest adversity.

I work closely with clients to produce tailor-made content designed
to make a real difference.

Background

My work has featured amazing people, film icons, leading politicians, rogues, rebels, luminaries and stoic souls rising above some of life’s harshest adversity.

I work closely with clients to produce tailor-made content designed to make a real difference.

Making words work is my business

Whoever the client, whatever the commission. I’ve worked for some the country’s leading agencies and bodies to local traders.

Could I help you too?

Top jobs
Top jobs
  • Managing media during the Queen’s visit to the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole

  • Being part of the media team for the Lake District’s UNESCO World Heritage success and writing the press release proclaiming victory


  • Working with Julia Bradbury on filming for Wainwright’s Walks
  • Bringing Melvyn Bragg and Alan Titchmarsh into a Heritage Lottery Fund campaign

  • Writing a film script for Swedish energy giant Vattenfall, shown on BBC


  • Promoting charities and helping raise tens of thousands of pounds

Proud to have worked with:

EU, BBC, national and local media, Arts Council; Heritage Lottery Fund, Lake District National Park; National Trust; University of Cumbria; Lancashire County Council, Swedish state owned energy giant Vattenfall, CN Media, Temple Heelis Solicitors, Shire Homes, InGroup, charities, and numerous others

 Creative, clever, compelling content to make my clients stand out –
and get them noticed.
Proud to have worked with:

EU, BBC, national and local media, Arts Council; Heritage Lottery Fund, Lake District National Park; National Trust; University of Cumbria; Lancashire County Council, Swedish state owned energy giant Vattenfall, CN Media, Temple Heelis Solicitors, Shire Homes, InGroup, charities, and numerous others

 Creative, clever, compelling content to make my clients stand out –and get them noticed.

Proud to have worked with:

EU, BBC, national and local media, Arts Council; Heritage Lottery Fund, Lake District National Park; National Trust; University of Cumbria; Lancashire County Council, Swedish state owned energy giant Vattenfall, CN Media, Temple Heelis Solicitors, Shire Homes, InGroup, charities, and numerous others

 Creative, clever, compelling content to make my clients stand out –and get them noticed.

PR & Press |Copywriting |Communications

PR & Press |Copywriting |Communications

PR & Press |Copywriting |Communications

PR & Press |Copywriting |Communications

T: 015395 52366 / 07793 083106
E: news@karenbarden.co.uk

T: 015395 52366 / 07793 083106
E: news@karenbarden.co.uk

T: 015395 52366 / 07793 083106
E: news@karenbarden.co.uk

T: 015395 52366 / 07793 083106
E: news@karenbarden.co.uk

© Karen Barden

© Karen Barden

© Karen Barden

© Karen Barden