The Write Touch – Your Passage to Professional Book Publishing

The Write Touch provides expert book publishing services for authors, new authors, writers and new writers seeking professional support from manuscript to market.

We specialise in memoir, fiction, poetry, children’s books, academic writing and research material. Whether you are pursuing traditional publishing or self publishing, our experienced editorial team offers comprehensive publishing assistance tailored to your goals.

Our services include:

Manuscript assessment
Structural editing
Copy editing
Professional editing and proofreading
Book mentoring
Book reviewing
Self publishing guidance
Complete publishing assistance

All genres welcome.

Vision

The proof of the pudding is in the editing

Introducing the business

Meet the Founder – Marie Pietersz

With decades of experience in writing, editing and book publishing, Marie Pietersz brings exceptional insight into what makes a manuscript compelling, market-ready and reader-focused.

Her career began in the public service as a speech writer and English tutor, where she developed a deep understanding of persuasive writing and audience engagement. This foundation shaped her expertise in evaluating structure, clarity, tone and narrative impact.

In 1996, Marie began working as a manuscript assessment specialist and editor with Sid Harta Publishers and Prints in Melbourne. There, she provided structural editing, copy editing and publishing assistance to both established authors and new authors. Rising to Managing Editor, she trained editorial teams and helped hundreds of writers prepare their manuscripts for publication.

Today, through The Write Touch, Marie provides personalised book mentoring and end-to-end publishing assistance, guiding authors through editing, design, production and self publishing pathways.

Professional Editing and Publishing Assistance for Authors

The Write Touch supports writers at every stage of their journey.

Many new writers feel overwhelmed by the complexity of book publishing. Our structured mentoring approach simplifies the process. From manuscript assessment and structural editing through to copy editing and final proofreading, we ensure your book meets professional industry standards.

Whether you are:

A first-time author
An experienced writer
A returning published author
An academic preparing research for publication
An independent creator pursuing self publishing

We provide the expertise and guidance needed to bring your writing to life.

Our collaborative approach combines professional editing, detailed book reviewing and personalised book mentoring to strengthen your manuscript while preserving your unique voice.

Our Editorial and Publishing Team

Our interstate and international team brings extensive experience in writing, editing and book publishing.

We work with fiction, non-fiction, memoir, biography, academic research and children’s literature.

Our services include:

Manuscript assessment for developmental feedback
Structural editing to strengthen narrative and organisation
Copy editing for clarity, consistency and polish
Proofreading for final accuracy
Book mentoring for new writers and emerging authors
Publishing assistance for traditional and self publishing
Cover design, typesetting and layout
Print management and short-run book production
PR and promotional support

From preparing your manuscript to managing print production and distribution, The Write Touch provides a complete book publishing solution.

Why Choose The Write Touch?

Experienced professionals in book publishing
Personalised support for new authors and established writers
Clear, structured editing processes
Practical self publishing guidance
Dedicated book mentoring
Industry-standard manuscript assessment and copy editing
Collaborative, author-focused approach

We understand that every manuscript represents years of work and personal investment. Our goal is to provide careful editing, strategic publishing assistance and practical mentoring to help authors confidently move toward publication.

Start Your Publishing Journey

If you are seeking professional editing, manuscript assessment, structural editing, copy editing, book mentoring or complete publishing assistance, The Write Touch is here to support you.

Whether you are exploring self publishing or preparing for traditional book publishing, we look forward to helping you transform your writing into a professionally published book.