2026 EMAA Writing Conference

March 14, 2026
9:00 – 6:00
3688 E Campus Dr #101
Eagle Mountain, UT
what we have planned
8 Breakout Sessions
In addition to our lunchtime keynote, we will have 8 breakout sessions with multiple classes offered for each hour block.
Lunch & Keynote
Tristi Pinkston will be offering our keynote presentation while you enjoy a catered lunch as part of your registration.
Boot Camp
This is a special instruction and critique class happening March 13 – the evening before the full conference.
Keynote by Tristi Pinkston
About Tristi Pinkston
Tristi Pinkston is a professional freelance editor with hundreds of successful manuscripts under her belt. Many of her finished projects have gone on to earn industry accolades. In addition to running her own editing company, Tristi has worked for two publishing houses and has mentored an impressive list of authors through the publishing process. She is a favorite presenter at writing conferences all over the western United States. With the other half of her brain, she’s an award-winning author, writing not only as Tristi Pinkston, but as Amelia C. Adams. Between the two of them . . . er, the two of her . . . she has written a wide catalogue ranging from cozy mystery to sweet Western romance to chapter books. She lives with her husband and four amazing children in southeastern Idaho, where they enjoy fresh air and the beauty of nature all year long.


Boot Camp
- Submit writing for critique
- Receive instruction
- Gather in groups for critiques
