The composing process

The composing process is made up of such parts as invention, arrangement, style, delivery and revising.

The first step is invention. With Invention the writer jot ideas before they start composing a rough draft, which can be perceived as the pre-writing stage. It takes most of the time of the writing process because it includes brainstorming about an issue and have some background information about it.  Such background can be gathered by reading about it or even from the writer's personal experience. So, in other words what writers need to find out before they can write.

The second step is arrangement.  The arrangement part consist in organizing the writing in a way that ideas are connected. In other words, it deals with function and organization or the grouping of ideas and their relationship with each other. A well organized or arranged essay will drive readers with a natural flow. To explain the importance of arrangement I have to go back to Podis: “…not only is an effective arrangement achieved through an understanding of purpose, but so too may purpose itself be better understood through a refinement of arrangement.” 

The third step is style. The stylistic part of the composing process deals with how a writer writes. By that I mean, the language used and how it connects with the audience. For instance, if i am to write a speech to the medical school board about the rise in heart failure condition, I am likely to use technical terms as my assumption is that my audience understand such terms. If I had to give the same speech to a high school for students, I would not use technical terms without giving their definition because my audience will not understand. Thus, style deals with clarity of the message according to the audience.

The fourth step is delivery, which can also overlap with the last step of the composing process. On delivery the writer goes back and correct grammatical mistakes, and any mechanics that are included with the writing. For instance, adjusting a essay to fit MLA or APA style can be part of this process. But, it also address voice, or tone according to cultural standards.

The last step of the composing process is revising. The revision part is the chance the writer has before submitting the final product. On this stage, writers are sent back to the initial stages of composition so they can make final adjustment for their final product. In other words I will refer to Sommers clear definition which the revision process as a sequence of changes in a composition, which are initiated by cues and occur continually throughout the the writing of a work. 

Since I learned this steps, I am more aware of my writing style and techniques. I am constantly thinking in whom my audience may be before I even start drafting a paper. I wish I knew that before so that I could write more concisely. I understand that I have my own language barrier, and that my writing may never be as good as any native, but this is my voice, this is my writing and this is what I've learned so far.