1) Write a lot. At first, write without any intention of showing it to others, and without any judgement about how good or bad it is. Just write.
2) Sit down and analyze examples of good writing and what techniques/habits they employ.
3) At first, emulate the style of authors you admire. Your own style will emerge later.
4) Recognize that most of what results in a piece of good writing is good editing.
I'd actually recommend reading that book, even if your interest isn't fiction (and definitely if it is). There's some good stuff in there.