John Ernest Bechdolt (July 13, 1884 – December 28, 1954) was an American short story writer, novelist, and journalist.

Bechdolt served as a solicitor for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1910.

During that time, he was also drawing; he was listed as a member of the Seattle Cartoonists' Club in their 1911 book The Cartoon; A Reference Book of Seattle's Successful Men.

His father, Adolph F. Bechdolt (1846–1938), was an educator and university professor.

His older brother, Frederick R. Bechdolt (1874–1950), was also a journalist and writer.