For this blog post, you are going to begin to think about your theory of composing--basically this is like the first draft of your theory, so it's more of an exploration than anything definite.
Think back to science or philosophy classes—a “theory” is normally a group of statements put together to explain a phenomena (here it is composing) and assists in the understanding of these statements. So, what you are going to do is begin to theorize about composing—the process, the definition(s), key terms, etc. Here are some questions to help you begin (you don’t need to answer these, but use them to springboard your thinking):
1. What does it mean to compose? What does it mean to compose with writing (and not something like art or music)?
2. What is a composing process? How does the composing process differ depending on the genre in which you are composing in (e.g. do you use the same composing process to create a poster as you would to create an essay)?
3. How does composing connect to writing?
4. What is “good” writing?
5. What are key terms you think of for good writing? How would you define these key terms?
After you answer this post you then need to create a wordle and post the link with your post.
How to create a Wordle: Go to wordle.net. Hit “create.” Paste your text into the blank space. You can play and manipulate the colors and fonts as you wish once you paste your document inside the wordle. Save the wordle to the wordle gallery. Then once it is saved you can post the url inside your comment like I did below.
Below is example I have done using the words from above:
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Due: Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
For me, to compose –something must light a spark in me, some cause, or emotion in the subject matter. The composing process starts with thinking about the subject matter, depending on the genre. When it comes to writing, I am given either an assignment or I think about something in my life I just want to write about. I go through the motions of the day—classes, work, etc—yet I still think about what I am going to write about in the back of my mind. Usually it will come to me. It is the same when it comes to a poster or some art work. I was on yearbook in high school. I would be given a spread assignment—and then I would take my camera and walk around campus—then it would just come to me. I don’t know how to describe it but if I go through the normal actions of the day, like a spark, I will think of it. After I have come up with an angle of what I am going to compose, I will type a little and then come back to it. For me I can’t just sit down and pump it out in one setting. I am a procrastinator, in a way. Composing connects to writing because it is the imaginative process. It is necessary to start a spark before writing. Good writing is something that effectively gets the point across to the reader in a clever way. It draws the reader in with a hook, and then by the end the reader is not only informed by your writing, but cares about it. I think rhetorical audience, rhetorical situation, and rhetoric are key terms for good writing. Before I learned these terms, I would just write for myself, but you need to have a balance for what the audience will care about and you. These are key because if you cannot interest the audience, then you will have no one to read your work. Also honesty is key for good writing.
ReplyDeleteWriting is always changing, the theory is. Hariston brings up the, “paradigm…Students who enter the discipline prepare for a membership in its intellectual community by studying that paradigm” (Hariston, 76).
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For me, composing is a lot like taking a photograph. I definitely agree with Alexis in that “the composing process starts with thinking about the subject matter, depending on the genre.” When I take a picture, there is always a heavily focused subject, whether it is a person or scene in nature, just as there is always a subject in composing, even if it is broad or abstract. Next come secondary structural components. When taking a photo, these include light, shadows, color, and contrast. In composing, these components are manifested in structure, tone, style, diction, and many others. Just as the photographical elements enhance the image, the compositional ones help shape the work and give it an identity. The final steps in photography are editing and development, which also occur in composing. Ideas must be clarified and writing style has to be revised. However, the composing style differs between photography and writing in one crucial aspect: communication. A photograph can be interpreted in ways the artist may not be able to control. In contrast, when composing for writing, the author can use certain literary devices as well as particular words and phrases that allow their point to be conveyed clearly.
ReplyDeleteAs far as key words are concerned, I also agree with Alexis when she chose rhetorical audience, rhetorical situation, and rhetoric. These are particularly important because as many rhetorical philosophers have deduced, it is important to compose with the rhetorical situation and audience in mind.
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In my opinion, composing is the absolute first need to start your writing. In order to compose, we have a theory of ideas planned out in our head or on paper of what our intentions are as writers or even a spokesperson. Composing does not only need to be on paper. Agreeing with Alexis, we must have intent or a glint of what we are trying to get out of the subject matter. A lot of typical composing comes from one of three things; logos, pathos and ethos. For me however, pathos has the upper hand on my composing. Some people are more prone to writing about logic and reasoning or authority, but I find that my emotions always seem to take a toll and get the best of me when writing on paper. I feel that people are able to connect to writing and reading a lot more through personal beliefs, personal situations, or even just personal opinions. There is always a heavy spotlight on the subject matter that I extenuate, making sure that I am getting my point across that I am trying to compose. Second to come is the detail and supporting points. Agreeing with Alex Aaron, I like to make sure that my audience can feel what I am feeling and see what I see from my point of view, and even others. When we write, sometimes it’s to get people to agree with us and sometimes it’s to just get people to realize the bigger picture being presented. My third step in composing is to silhouette these points. I want to make sure that they are clear, truthful, convincing leaving my audience in thought and inquiry. Both Alexis and Alex mention rhetoric and rhetorical theory, two terms we have thoroughly discussed over out previous class periods. Every piece of writing has rhetoric and a rhetorical situation present, no matter what. There are three different parts of rhetorical situation that should be recognized when composing and they are to make sure you write for audience, exigency, and constraints. The audience will be capable of correcting, exigency will leave imperfections marked by urgency, and constraints bring in obstacles and limitations.
ReplyDeleteI often hear people say that coming up with a writing idea can be the hardest part about composing, but if you really think about it, the composing part of writing can also be the easiest. Even just going throughout the day, we see, feel, and hear so many different things that can trigger our intent to compile. In order for pieces to be good writing the writer needs to grasp attention, and finish with the reader in thought; for even wanting to read more and know all about it.
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As Shakespeare says "Joy's soul lies in the doing". For me, the joy of writing lies in the action itself. I write to express my passionate feelings, to show and tell. My writing stems from my life and my experiences, so writing is not my life. A thought will occur to me and my mind expands on it until I have a narrative in my head before my pen touches the paper. The spark is in the idea but the grace lies in the words. Diction is very important to my writing, word choice takes up most of my composition time. Diction is personally defined as "fitting terminology". Delivery would be another my key terms. Rhetorical situation is important, because without it there would be nothing to write about.
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Composing is about expression, first and foremost. I think composition begins with a spark, a motivation, an emotion, something that seems to demand to be shared. I think it starts with that itch to create that can't be suppressed sometimes. I don't think composing in writing is fundamentally different than doing so in music or art, but rather a more direct forum to compose in. Music and particularly Art tend to contain more abstract meanings, but writing is a more direct form of composition. I think the process of composition begins with a vision though, no matter what genre or format you're working in. It's about channeling that spark into an idea that you can begin to create. I think obviously you might have to use different skill sets to go through two processes as different as making an essay and a poster, but i don't think the process is much different. It's always about thinking about all sides of the topic you're writing about, coming up with a vision of how to develop the project, and then working hard to ensure you write, develop, or create the highest quality piece you can. Composing connects to writing in a very useful way in my view because writing is such a powerful form of expression. We can create such vivid imagery and express emotion in a very specific and visceral way in strong writing, and we are limited only by the boundaries of our own vocabularies. I think good writing and composition involves a responsibility to use persuasion responsibly if it is used, as well as accurate reporting and research if a public issue is the topic. Aside from these ethical responsibilities, I think good writing is clear, focused, and reflects the passion that has led to its creation. Key terms that come to my mind when it comes to good writing include clarity, passion, vividness, honesty, diction, and creativity.
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My theory of composing begins with a subject, or “rhetorical situation”. For every thought there is a subject, and that subject is the basis of the composition. A Composition is a display. It is the way you show your subject in a manner that attracts attention. When you compose with writing, you are using words as your display. The arrangement of these words can be shown in any way ranging from a formal letter to a work of art. You can use words creatively to draw someone’s attention to an advertisement, or even use them poetically to form a picture in both on paper and in the viewer’s mind. The way you choose to use your words depends on the subject, the purpose, and the directed audience. If you were making an advertisement, you would want to attract viewers using bold fonts, pictures, and slogans. You would want your composition to pop out and be noticed by all. You can also have a composition for something like a formal school paper or a legal document. For these types of works you would want to be more subtle. You would want to pull your words together in a letter format, use modest fonts, and formal language. There are endless possibilities for written composition, and it all starts with a subject to compose for.
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One way to describe the phrase “to compose” is a way to say everything a writer wants to say in a way that people can understand. Actually, they don’t even need to understand, it should just have some sort of effect on them. Composing should be the expression of a writer’s ideas in their own unique way and diction. I agree with Eric when he says “Music and particularly Art tend to contain more abstract meanings, but writing is a more direct form of composition”. Both music and art can have more abstract meanings because not everyone is focused on what it means; sometimes, people just like a song because of the catchy beat or like a picture because of its bright colors. There isn’t anything that obvious in writing, that’s why writers have to try harder to have a deeper meaning and to strike emotion in readers. Style is key in composing. The writer’s style allows them to be unique and express their thoughts the way that they want to. Also, from the reading, it can easily be seen that writing is a lot more abstract and subjective both learning it and teaching it than, let’s say, math or science. That’s why explaining composing as a “theory” is difficult. In a math or chemistry equation, there are right answers and there are wrong answers. In science, a hypothesis is proven, it becomes a theory. However, composing is different. There is no right or wrong answers. There are strategies and ways to compose and some may be better than others, it just depends on the circumstance, the subject, the writer’s skills, the point of view of the reader, etc. Composing is the process of writing. A piece of writing starts with an idea that the writer has some sort of connection with. As the pen begins to flow, the writer will discover more ideas, details, and emotions than they realized about the subject and be able to form their composition.
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For Gabi:
ReplyDeleteComposing is more about the thought process behind a creation. The thought, inspiration, or idea that sparks an artistic match in your imagination. What one does with this thought process, is what differs them from one another. In writing, composing is taking your idea and adapting it into words in a way that can be portrayed to an audience. In my opinion, "composing" and audience go hand-in-hand. One has an idea, one composes it (a writer's case, write it) but without an audience, one's composition is simply an idea, and nothing else. When one is composing different genres, there are different methods. When it comes to writing, organization and curiosity are key. Writers composing an essay must organize their thoughts in order to successfully convey their message to the audience. Writers also must possess a certain level of curiosity. The wonder of where a story will go, or how a character will grow, or how the dialogue will reflect the relationship between two characters. Those are questions writers ask. It's hard to truly define "good" writing. This is mostly because "good"writing is relative to who the audience is. In my opinion, "good" writing means that what the author, or composer, was trying to say, effects the audience is some way. Maybe the audience wont understand it, or feel that the characters are relatable, but maybe the message evoked some emotion. If the composition does just that, I believe its "good" writing.
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Composing is the art of using your imagination and mind to formulate and produce original work weather it be a novel, poem, piece of art, or a musical song, etc. However, to compose with writing is to use words in a logical order to convey a message. The composing process is made up of the context of rhetorical situation. Every piece of writing has a rhetorical situation, one in which the writer conveys a persuasive and purposeful message no matter what topic. People don’t produce without a reason. Even if it is just for your own enjoyment, that is a reason. There are some main parts to the composing process that are things to take into consideration when evaluating good writing. The writer is the first element. The writer brings to the table his or her own viewpoints and perspective when writing and, therefore, all writing is unique because every person in unique. Also, the occasion for which the author writes is significant. Is the piece written to tell of a great legend or of the natural disaster that occurred? The audience is a main source of the composing process because it changes how a writer will write and on what level. The audience for a young adult fiction book is much different than a scholarly report on genetics. Purpose is another key element to the composing process that allows for good writing. Going along with the rhetorical situation, purpose is the motivating factor when people write. All written work has a purpose and a message it is trying to convey. The purpose of a newsletter for an upcoming event is very different from the purpose of a president’s speech addressing a current issue. The last key element to the composing process is revision. A piece should be edited and reviewed multiple times because the writer begins to only skim the surface of what he or she wants to say in a first draft and progresses through each revision. A writer finds mistakes and a new perspective after reviewing their work. Good writing is not forced but it has skillful knowledge of the written word. It takes time and effort and is unlimited to all the possibilities it has to offer to people who are affected through writing.
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Composing begins with an idea. Sometimes you don’t even know you have the idea yet. Some people just sit down to write and the page becomes a waterfall of whatever things were hanging around in their subconscious. And other times, their is a specific motive, like a class assignment or an article for a newspaper, or even a poem about something you witnessed that day. Either way, the process of composing always stems from an idea.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone has their own process and there is proof of this in this blog. Gbyrne4 has a completely different way of composing than I do: “In order to compose, we have a theory of ideas planned out in our head or on paper of what our intentions are as writers or even a spokesperson.” My composing process is very different because I never plan my writing. I sort of let it take its course as I write. My process begins with something called “puking on the page”. I write whatever comes to mind, not paying attention to what makes sense, what is unnecessary, what I probably should include but didn’t think about. It helps me get everything out before I really have to think. This is a method I think could only really be used for writing. If I were to paint a picture, I couldn’t just go back and erase what I didn’t like. I’d have to start over. I think certain types of art take a little bit more cautious thinking before beginning. But that’s why I am a writer and not an artist.
But when you write, you are painting a picture, metaphorically speaking. You are putting words together to convey something to someone, whether it be a large group of people, one person or yourself. I think writing is good when it can do this. When words on a page come alive as if they were a picture, something good has been written. When a reader can identify with something that they have never experienced, something good has been written.
I think the best writing comes from real experiences. Billions of love songs have been written throughout history. But how many people experience the rarity of true, undeniable, irrevocable love? I know I haven’t. But I know that I’ve experience heartache and sadness, and my best writing came out of that. It’s like watching a movie about a breakup with a happy ending. That’s not real. People are so much more complex than characters in a movie. Good writing comes from real people, real experiences and real ideas, which are all part of the composition. I think that if you sit down to write something about an experience, the moment that experience happened was when your composition process began. You just didn’t know it yet.
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Sometimes composing some types of written work begins with a surge of creativity, sometimes it starts with a reflection, and sometimes it evolves from an event that took place, no matter the circumstance; it all evolves from Rhetorical Situation. For a writer the foundation of their work must be laid out so that they can begin to relay a message to their audience. In order to organize their thoughts they might draw up an outline or maybe a word cloud. Written compositions differ from other works of art such as painting because painting is more of a perceptual work while written compositions tend to have a more definite message. Therefore, diction and imagery are very important in a written composition. Although sometimes flowery, diction must be chosen with care so that the feelings or image that the composer is going for are cohesively and precisely portrayed. I would define “good” writing as composition that is expressed clearly, is drawn up with proper grammar, and flows cohesively.
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When composing a piece I will often just sit down and write. I always hated the idea of complying to a particular outline that was provided by an instructor when I was younger. I preferred the advice that was handed to me my senior year of high school. My guidance counselor, Elise, told an apprehensive version of myself that I just needed to start writing. She explained that if I never even started then of course the paper would not be up to par. I had to begin to find a direction in the process of composing. So the idea of writing and composing are often separate for me. As Alexis said, I also have to find a spark. Alexis finds her spark in the thought process before beginning a paper, poster, or spread, but I find that often midway through a paper I will strike on a certain point and think, “There, that is what this piece is going to be about.” I usually then will start over with this idea. The composing process can take many forms, different for each writer, but similar for each genre. Whether the writer is motivated to compose, as Noelle said, by “a surge of creativity, sometimes it starts with a reflection, and sometimes it evolves from an event that took place, no matter the circumstance; it all evolves from Rhetorical Situation.” So the term that I find most crucial for affective writing would have to be the rhetorical situation. The rhetorical situation is the spark in the composing process that gives you the solid idea of what you are writing. The genre that is being written for may alter the rhetorical situation or motivating idea, but the role of motivation is universal.
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To me, composing is the practiced art and creation of writing that includes the compilation and arrangement of ideas about a narrowed subject matter. It consists of a long process in which the physical words we produce ultimately represent the intangible thoughts manifested in our mind that we have a need to communicate to others through a structured form. However, composing is not simply writing, but a long and sometimes arduous process of drafting, editing, and revising. This is because sometimes there is a disconnect with thought and the way it is transferred to paper. To communicate ideas clearly, a sentence could start out with a single thought that has to be made clear upon several revisions until it makes sense to the audience.
ReplyDeleteJust as Hairston says in “Winds of Change,” the composing process can be messy and nonlinear. Usually, composers have a single idea which stems into several others. Details and examples may be added at various times during composition. Thus, organization is not usually the first step of the process to be completed. First ideas, then structures are modified. Moreover, sentence variation is a key word in achieving a flow, or the ease of reading in a composition. Brainstorming, or rampant recording of words that appear in the mind while pondering a topic is useful (depending upon the writer). This is because it helps a writer visualize their ideas and subsequently thread them together in a coherent manner.
Good writing is effective in that it achieves the goal of reaching its intended audience and succeeding in getting across its central message. With that said, to be “good” it does not necessarily require the utilization of flowery language, it simply means that it should be effective in getting its ideas across in a reasonable and logical manner (unless of course your intention is to be nonsensical on purpose). That is not to say that writing does not require any style at all, just that there is no set level set in style. For example, if a composition has impressive vocabulary it does not necessarily mean the writing is achieving its goal in a better way than a simple one. Overly ornate language could even lead to verbosity, and inessential language that neither aids nor fulfills any purpose in the writing. Yet, if the vocabulary is advanced and has helpful and purposeful usage in providing a clear image of what is happening, the addition of a precise description goes a long way in aiding the success of the composition.
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I think everyone here has already defined composition quite thoroughly and I agree with most of the definitions. Composition is the art of bringing an idea in one’s mind into a reality. However, I don’t quite agree with Eric and Sam’s interpretation of composition and writing. In their comments they state that writing must always has a deeper and more significant meaning than songs or art to strike a connection with the audience. I disagree with this interpretation, especially in regards to the genre of non-fiction writing. A reader does not always need to be overwhelmed with detail and development to connect with a composition. In rhetoric terms, writing can be obvious, and can be directly to the point while still able to connect to the reader like in a newspaper or a blog that talks about healthy cooking. In a newspaper, a writer does not embellish the facts to stir emotion, nor does he/she write with conviction. However, I can’t say the same for fiction writing. I agree with Sam in the fiction genre in which a writer must use style and vivid description to stir emotion in the reader. I guess what I’m trying to say is that the style in which one composes something changes depending on the situation, whether its writing a speech or designing a poster.
ReplyDeleteI believe that “good” writing consists of clearly conveying a message to an audience in a clear cohesive manner. If the audience understands the points and lessons of the writer, then it is “good writing.” Key words that I associate with good writing are variations on rhetoric and style.
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When I think of what it means to compose the first thing I think of is creation. With writing, to me, it’s more of a combination of information the creation of ideas/having a message to convey and finding ways to share them. The process of writing begins with a subject that inspires the composition and forces the composer to write, even if it is a poster, an essay, an article ect… Beyond the initial stage yes, the mechanics of composition are different depending on the genre but for me it’s something that I have to set away time for and put all of my energy and focus into. This includes mental as well as physical energy because when I have a project to do my whole mind is set on it. Alexis’ comment mentions a spark and this is something I myself have experienced many times, though, I would say not often enough. Oddly so, these are where the best ideas come from. When you’re doing mundane things (with me it’s usually when I’m washing dishes) and there is that click in your head and suddenly everything makes perfect sense and you know what you’re going to do and exactly how you’re going to do it. It’s a great feeling to have. There are a lot aspects of good writing but personally I believe coherence and cohesiveness are two important factors and good writing inspires the audience as much as (or more than) the writer was inspired to compose it. Good writing either has a style that can stand well on its own or conforms well to the styles of the genre while still keeping an individual tone.
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Composition, in the arena of writing, is effective expression through words. It's the different components of a subject matter that you subconsciously prioritize in your pursuit to effectively express. Good writing persuades someone to move on to the next sentence. Good writing is enticing; it succeeds in convincing the audience that reading the material will provide them with something vital. Composition works to connect with the audience in the same way a conversation would. Because composition seeks to create effective writing and not simply mediocre writing, it must have a voice. The reader needs to sense, when they are reading, that there is an individual seeking their attention. I find this to be a common consideration for everyone who has posted. I see posts that talk about "expression" "pathos" "connection". People want to be heard. But for effective composition, you can't worry about what you want to say. Instead, you must take into consideration what your audience wants to hear. It you have a thought, emotion, idea; composition is the means by which you shape it to meet the needs of your audience. Composition is a justification. It's a plan to convince your audience that what you have to say is worth their time.
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To me composing is more about expression than anything else. There are many reasons for you to compose, but you always end up expressing your thoughts or feelings into your work. With writing, this is even more evident because you are putting those thoughts and feelings into words rather than in art or music where they are implied more than anything. The process of composition consists of you being inspired by something and then it leads to you creating some form of work. Whether its an essay or a poster, you are still expressing your thoughts and inspirations into some kind of format. Composing connects to writing because it is the process of expressing your inspiration through some form of art. Good writing can really be anything. Because writing is just and expression of someone's feelings and inspirations, only the writer can be the judge of whether it is good or not. If you want to be technical about it you can say that good writing has correct grammar and well formulated thesis, but I care more about the inspiration and feeling put into it rather than its grammatical correctness. Honestly I feel that the only key word I can think of for composing and composition is "inspiration." Because I feel that what inspires you is the most important thing about composing any work of art, I can think of nothing else but inspiration to have as my key term. I would define inspiration as any person, place, or thing that would affect or motivate someone to create a work of art to express their feeling.
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I feel as if coposing is deeper than people may think it is. I say this because it puts the writer in a position to express his or her thought, opinions, different viewpoints, ideas, theories, and other personal feelings in an organized manner. I agree with Alexis and Alex when they say that, “the composing process starts with thinking about the subject matter, depending on the genre." In this instance it makes the writer or composer to begin to think sporadically until they begin to place things in order and begin to find their particular avenue that they are going to go down. Some may define composition as a mixture of different ingredients. I agree with this, for when composing the composer is taking things from everywhere that has anything to do with their genre and begin to "sculpt" their masterpiece; by describing and displaying their different views and ideas.
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For me composing is something that I need to work on. Composing to me seems like planning out a party. You see what type of party you want it to be. You plan out everything and then when it comes time for the party ( to write) you have a plan for how the evening will go. I have a tendency to start with something and then allow the writing to take me where it wants to go. It sounds cheesy but If I get on a roll I often find myself writing things I did not intend to write and taking my piece in a completely new direction. I find 90% of the time when I plan out the way I want my piece to be and what message I want it to send, that it changes at least 3 times before I have completed it. I do agree though that the writing should have an idea about what it wants to accomplish. Sort of to answer the question “so what?”. I suppose it is alldifferent based on the genre as well. I just finished taking fiction and my mind is in short story mode. I am sure that writing for an editing class will be much different and will require more thought prior to the writing. I am up for the challenge.
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To compose is to reach out to the masses. Not everyone that listens to music knows how to write it, and not everyone that enjoys art knows how to create a piece themselves. Most who can read can write, whether or not they consider themselves a "good writer". Conversation, audience, rhetoric, and organization are my key terms. These are the points I mull over before/whilst I compose.
ReplyDeleteMary is right when she says that composition is a conversation between reader and writer. A reader can actually respond to a writer through becoming a writer. In literature, many authors use their writings to comment on those of their peers or influences. The use of language to communicate allows one to engage with another person. Good writing is writing that is communicated effectively or says what the author wants to say.
While a poster and a blog post will be different when they are completed, I'd like to think that the creative process is fairly similar. I brain storm, think of some things I'd like to say, specific words I'd like to use, and consider my audience and what the best way to convey the message is based on this knowledge.
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