This is the place to start. If you don't read great writing, you won't know how to do it. Everyone starts by learning from the masters, by emulating them, and then through them, you find your own voice.
2. Write a lot.
Try to write every day, or multiple times a day if possible. The more you write, the better you'll get. Writing is a skill, and like any other skill, you have to practice it to get better. Write stuff for yourself, write for a blog, write for other publications.
3. Write down ideas, all the time.
Keep a little notebook handy (Nabokov carried around index cards) and write down ideas for stories or articles or novels or characters. Write down snippets of conversation that you hear.
4. Create a writing ritual.
Find a certain time of day when you can write without interruptions, and make it a routine.
5. Just write.
If you've got blank paper or a blank screen staring at you, it can be intimidating. You might be tempted to go check your email or get a snack. Well, don't even think about it, mister. Just start writing.
6. Eliminate distractions.
Writing does not work well with multi-tasking or background noise. It's best done in quiet, or with some mellow music playing.
7. Plan, then write.
This may sound contradictory to the above "just write" tip, but it's not really. I find it useful to do my planning or pre-writing thinking before I sit down to write.
8. Experiment.
Just because you want to emulate the great writers doesn't mean you have to be exactly like them. Try out new things.
9. Revise.
If you really crank out the text, and experiment, and just let things flow, you'll need to go back over it. Yes, that means you. Many writers hate revising, because it seems like so much work when they've already done the writing.
10. Use powerful sentences.
Aim for shorter sentences with strong verbs. Of course, not every sentence should be the same — you need variation — but try to create sentences with oomph.
11. Get feedback.
You can't get better in a vacuum. Get someone to read over your stuff — preferably a good writer or editor.
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