writing metaphor

1)Writing is like a staircase. It keeps building up and the view out the windows keeps getting better.

2)When I have to write a large paper, I first like to find my sources of information. I will then read them and highlight anything i think i will be able to use. Then with this information in mind, i will make an outline-for real, I'm not joking. I've almost never heard of someone else actually doing that unless it was required. After that, i will put each piece of information on an index card and and arrange them in the order that I wish to use them in the paper. When i start writing my paper i will use both my ideas from my outline and the information from my sources. I like to review and reread my papers and change the order, wording, or anything else to make it more accurate or make it flow better. I usually write research papers so i always have to have the research. The most challenging part of writing a paper for me is usually the conclusion. I never really know what to say or how to say it. I have also found that my writing is a lot better on paper then if i just type it up on the computer, so i tend to use a lot of paper but it works for me.