compose vs penning

compose is not a noun while penning is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compose	No	No	Yes	No
penning	Yes	No	No	No

compose (noun)	penning (noun)
	the act of creating written works

compose (verb)	penning (verb)
make up plans or basic details for
produce a literary work
write music
put together out of existing material
calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
form the substance of