A literary magazine is a publication which contains samples of a broad range of writing categories, such as poetry, short story, essay, opinion, prayer, song/lyric. Many also include artwork and/or photography. The Writing Knights Literary Magazine will be a small format bound booklet (7” X 9” in dimension), published annually, featuring independent writing and artwork created by St. Thomas the Apostle School students. Independent writing is performed independently… that is, no formal obligatory meetings. Authors will write on their own time, about whatever topic piques their interest, in whatever literary form they would like to write. It is perfectly acceptable for a group of authors and/or artists to gather to discuss their works, if they desire to do so. However, participation in the magazine will not require attendance at formal meetings. Each issue of the Writing Knights will be published in the following format: 1.) Opening Prayer and Closing Prayer- First and last pages of the publication. Students should submit prayer entries specifically with the opening and closing prayer in mind. 2.) Table of Contents/Contributors- listed with page numbers 3.) Theme Writing/Inspiration Submissions- a predetermined theme (school spirit, peace, friendship) will be communicated by website to encourage a variety of submissions on a common topic. This section is for those writers who may need a topic to ponder in order to get writing. However, the Inspiration/Theme will be only a portion of each issue. 4.) General Submissions- compositions on topics outside of the current volume’s Inspiration/Theme will be included also. 5.) Artwork, Doodles, and Border Art submissions- will be interspersed to decorate the pages. Artists are encouraged to work in collaboration with an author to create artwork applicable to a literary submission. However, artwork unrelated to a written submission will also be considered for publication.