The Writing Process Compared to Learning to ride a Bike
             The process of writing is not a unique one. Since there are several steps one must take in order to write something worthwhile, it is easy to compare the writing process to almost anything that requires steps, such as learning to ride a bike for the first time. If we think about it, it is easy to see the similarities between the two processes. The main comparison being the frustration one feels while trying to figure how these processes will work for them. Other similarities include thinking about how the process can be worked out, and then about finally figuring out how it works then making sure one can do it again. Finally, mastering the process (or at least knowing the steps, where you can repeat them).
             Before learning to ride a bike one has to know the components of the bike. They have to know about the pedals and what they do, about the wheels, and how the brakes work. It is just like learning about grammar before one starts to write. One has to learn about sentence structure, about punctuation and about how some words balance sentence or holds sentences together.
             When learning how to ride a bike is a very frustrating process to go through. Before one actually gets on the bike, there are many fears one has to overcome before they can learn. The first is the fear of falling off and hurting themselves. The second is the fear of being laughed at if they cannot do it. And the third being the fear of being unable to control the bike and running into something. Once a parent or someone teaching the person to ride has assured the pupil that they will be fine, then the pupil is ready to ride. When one is writing, they also have several fears to overcome before they actually start. One fear is not knowing what to write about. The second is not knowing how to start. And the third being ashamed of not being able to think of something to write about. Unlike learning to ride a...