The mission of the ETSA is is to encourage students to write more and provide a fun competitive atmosphere which will help motivate young writers

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Essay Categories

Fiction (500-3000 Word Limit)

Non Fiction (500-3000 Word Limit)

Poetry (25-200 Word Limit)

Journalism (250-2500 Word Limit)

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Age Divisions

Middle School (6-8 Grade)

High School (9-11 Grade)

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Category and Division Prizes

1st Place - $25

2nd Place - $10

3rd Place - $5