I've made a goal to improve my creating writing skills. I'm doing this for two reasons: (1) being primarily in a left-brain field (computer science), I'd like to exercise my right-brain as well by imagining stories, new ways to construct sentences, and unique ways to describe settings, and (2) I'd like to improve my written word in general. To get a feel for creative writing, I am currently taking detailed notes on The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, one of the most revered creative writers today. When I'm finished with this, I will read and take notes on Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and On Writing by Stephen King.
I'm enthusiastic to set aside a few hours each week to work on this craft, as it's going to be incredibly fun and an invaluable learning experience.