Read a variety of styles critically. Don't just blow through a bunch of novels for the sake of reading. Read poetry, short stories, novels, a variety of genre

Read a variety of styles critically. Don't just blow through a bunch of novels for the sake of reading. Read poetry, short stories, novels, a variety of genres, etc. Spend time re-reading and analyzing particular passages that stand out to you. Keep a dictionary handy and look up words that don't completely make sense to you.