Been looking for a quick compose option and just installed the free Share Widget for iOS 8 and it provides a decent option. What I'd like is a button on my lock screen with lots of customization options. This widget requires you to swipe down the NC, then tap the message icon and then it brings up messages to create and send. It's a great option to avoid paying $8 for Messages+. If you have ISX u may not need this but ISX is no faster in time to create a message than this free option. Hope others find it useful.