Welcome to The Learned Cat

CapThis site was created to assist students, authors, businesses, and anyone else who has something to say in writing.

I offer expertise in proofreading, in basic editing, and in copyediting. Also, while maintaining the author's style, I offer individualized assistance in making your projects look professional and in stressing the most appropriate words and proper grammar.

Why use The Learned Cat's services?

I have an eye for detail and will help you avoid grammatical, syntactical, typographical, and punctuation errors. I focus on syntax, content, and logic. I also verify that each paper reads well by establishing flowing tones, cohesion, and proper structure.

The Learned Cat provides a fresh pair of eyes to help writers capture their intended audience and become confident in their own writing abilities.

Writing is my passion as is teaching others the skills necessary to become proficient written communicators.

Services I Offer:Pen

I proofread/edit the following types of documents:

RedTheses
RedDissertations
RedTerm Papers
RedShort Stories
RedNovels
RedNonfiction Books
RedE-Books
RedBusiness Documents
RedNewsletters
RedBrochures
RedManuscripts

Resources:Pen

When I proofread/edit, I consult the following resources in this order:

RedYour personal preferences
RedYour stylebook, if you have one and can get a copy to me
RedThe Merriam– Webster Dictionary
RedThe Chicago Manual of Style
RedAmerican Psychological Association Stylebook
RedThe Associated Press Stylebook
RedThe Internet

I also keep a file on each client, so that I can be consistent with individual preferences.

  4 Levels of Editing!  

 



1. Standard Proofreading
2. Substantive Editing
3. Copy Editing
4. Developmental Editing