Welcome, Writers!
The Emerald Literary Guild (ELG) is a nonprofit that nurtures the writing community of Eugene-Springfield and Lane County, Oregon. We present the free monthly Windfall Reading Series at the Eugene Public Library, publish the work of local writers, and create ways for writers to connect, share, and be heard.
The Anthology is here! Please join us in celebrating this momentous achievement. These books contain a brilliant collection of work from Pacific Northwest writers and beyond, including such luminaries as Oregon Poet Laureate emerita Paulann Petersen, the late Ralph Salisbury, co-founder and director of the University of Oregon’s Creative Writing Program, noted poetry mentor, the late Erik Muller, spoken word maestra, Jorah LaFleur, novelist, Henry Alley, and so many more. As original founder of the Lane Literary Guild (now ELG), and International poetry teacher, Ingrid Wendt says, “This has to be one of the most important anthologies of the century, with its wide range of well known and lesser known, the local and regional and national writers, living and dead, who have appeared in your reading series over the past decade and more. I am So proud to be in this anthology.” Order your copies here.
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Upcoming Events
More readings coming soon. Our next Windfall reading will be announced here shortly. Join our mailing list to be the first to know — Windfall readings are free, held the third Wednesday of most months, 6:00–7:30 PM, at the Eugene Public Library (100 W 10th Ave, downtown Eugene).
In the News
One of the most important anthologies of the century.
— Ingrid Wendt, poet
It’s completely grassroots… Eugene is a literary and art-focused town.
— Erica Goss, in Eugene Weekly (“Grassroots Anthology,” April 2026)
A local feel-good story that showcases great spirit and effort.
— Oregon On The Record, KLCC / NPR (June 2026)
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