Animals·Posted on Nov 18, 20134 Steps To Writing The Next Great American NovelSo easy even a cat can do it!by Sami MainBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Find the perfect typing position. 2. Start to rethink literally everything you envisioned for this novel. 3. Embrace the sweet emptiness of self-doubt. 4. Nap instead.