Austin Kleon's 10 rules for stealing like a writer:
1. Writing is collage.
2. Read, read, read.
3. Keep a swipe file.
4. Carry a notebook + pen.
5. Step away from the screen.
6. Don't wait until you know what you think to get started.
7. Keep a daily routine.
8. Write something you would want to read.
9. Tell (Oprah) stories.
10. Practice in public.
You can also find a video presentation and a slideshow of the rules here.
I actually do a lot of these: reading a lot, of course; I carry writing inplements almost everywhere; often the only way I can begin writing is longhand; and I am getting better (though it's never comfortable) at writing before I know what it is I'm writing.
I would love to keep a daily routine, but that's easier said. I have no idea what a swipe file is, but it sounds intriguing. And I'll have to watch the video to see if the stories I tell are Oprah stories. (I kind of doubt it, but you never do know...)
How about you? Agree? Disagree? Any you would add?