Am I the right editor for the author?
Am I the right editor for the author?
Join PEG for a webinar about how to set yourself up for success as editor with authors by adopting a win/win paradigm of interaction. Let’s put Habit 4 from Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to practice.
Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Time: 18:00–20:00 (CAT)
Presenter: Simthandile Skondo
Platform: Online (Zoom meeting)
Level: Beginner/Introductory
Prerequisites/foundational knowledge: None.
CPD hours: PEG members will earn CPD hours according to the criteria published on the PEG website. Attendees of the live presentation will receive a certificate confirming their attendance and the duration of the webinar. Those who are unable to attend the webinar live may submit their receipt as proof of having received the recording.
Pre-webinar materials: None.
About the webinar
How do I as editor know if I’m the right one for the author? How do I set myself up for success regardless of genre? This webinar will help you reflect on your capability as editor, particularly when it comes to leisure books. Where there are gaps, you will be guided and equipped with knowledge of what to do to stay prepared and advance yourself.
About our facilitator
Simthandile Skondo is a dynamic and versatile individual. She’s currently in training to be a Professional Accountant, while also running a self-publishing company and assisting aspiring authors. Her love for books and their impact propelled her to start Mpilo Publishing (Pty) Ltd. For the past seven years of managing the company, engaging with authors, aspiring authors, and freelancers, she has acquired a reasonable amount of knowledge and experience to understand how to work well with all parties to ensure a win/win paradigm of interaction between everyone involved.
Cost
| Affiliation | Early-bird registration fee1 | Full registration2 |
|---|---|---|
| PEG members | R295 | R380 |
| Members of affiliated organisations3 | R400 | R500 |
| Non-affiliated members | R500 | R600 |
1Early-bird registration fee: Before or on Thursday, 15 January 2026
2Between Friday, 16 January 2026 and Tuesday, 20 January 2026
3Professional Journalists’ Association of South Africa (ProJourn), Southern African Freelancers’ Association (SAFREA), South African Science Journalists’ Association (SASJA), the South African Translators’ Institute (SATI), Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA), Society of English-language professionals in the Netherlands (SENSE), Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd), Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and Nordic Editors and Translators (NEaT).
Take advantage of the early-bird special: save money and secure your spot at this webinar series by registering early!
Please register by completing and emailing the registration form to the webinar administrator.
Deadline for registrations: Tuesday, 20 January 2026