> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://speaking-test-docs.speechace.com/speechace-speaking-test/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://speaking-test-docs.speechace.com/speechace-speaking-test/getting-started/create-an-assessment/writing-assessment.md).
# Writing assessment
Learn to create Writing assessments
## Choose the Assessment Type and Language:
Select **Writing Assessment.**
Select the language in which the test taker will be evaluated.
## Choose from Clone or Custom Assessment
There are two options for creating assessments: **Clone from library** and **Assessment with custom questions**
### **Clone from Library**
Select one or more pre-created assessments from our library.
### **Assessment with custom questions**
Create custom questions and content. Use our rich editor to design writing assessments, including essay writing and describe-an-image questions. Follow these steps to begin the process:
#### **Select Avatar**
Choose an avatar for the assessment. Click the **Play** button next to an avatar to hear how it sounds. Test creators can also select the language of the avatar that best matches their assessment needs from the dropdown menu.
#### **Select Rubrics**
Choose up to **six rubrics** to evaluate the assessment. At the end of the assessment, test takers will see scores based on the selected rubrics.
#### **Add Questions**
To add custom questions, click inside any question field and pick the preferred **question type** from the available options. Then, set up the specific settings for that question.
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Once a question has been added and its settings have been configured, it will look like the example in the image below.
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Up to **10 questions of different types** can be added. If a test creator needs to add more than 10 questions, they can contact support at **** to request a limit extension.
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Refer to the [type of questions](/speechace-speaking-test/speechace-workspaces-create-manage-and-share-speaking-assessments/creating-assessments/custom-assessments/speaking-and-writing-assessments/assessment-configurations/types-of-questions.md) guide for more information of various question types and its uses.
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#### **Configure assessment Settings**
Give the assessment a **name**, adjust settings as needed, and then click **Submit**.
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Refer to the [creating assessment](/speechace-speaking-test/speechace-workspaces-create-manage-and-share-speaking-assessments/creating-assessments.md) guide for detailed information on each of these steps.
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Now, it's time to share the assessment with test takers so they can complete it. 🎯
