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Every time you sit down to read something, whether an editorial piece or a literary plot, keep your pen, dictionary and the dedicated diary handy. While reading, when you come across a new word or usage, pen it down in the diary. Look up the dictionary. Beside the word or usage that you have put down, state whether it's a noun, verb, adjective or whichever part of speech. Then write the meaning as it appears in the dictionary. Finally, write the sentence in which you came across this word/usage.

When you want to indulge in a piece of creative writing or wish to write any piece in an interesting way, just run through your dedicated diary once before you start. Do not write only with the urge to put to use the newly learned words, write as it flows in your mind. While revising your piece think about whether you could have used any new or different words/phrases or made your piece read better. As a starter, go back to your dedicated diary and read the example sentences what you have put against every new word.

In your attempt to learn new words and meanings more and fast, ensure that you do not remove your focus from understanding or enjoying the text which you are reading. Also, remember that some of the words that are used in text written several decades or even centuries back may not be in current usage. Be updated with contemporary writing styles.

And that will always be changing!