There are lots of good books and sites out there to help new writers.
Here are some that we’ve found especially helpful. A quick online search will bring up many more!
Books
Stephen King: On Writing
Elmore Leonard: Ten Rules of Writing
Will Storr: The Science of Storytelling
Francine Prose: Reading like a Writer
Sandra Newman and Howard Mittelmark: How Not to Write a Novel (very funny as well as helpful!)
Writers and Artists Yearbook (a big book that lists all the agents and publishers with information about the type of writing they accept, and other useful tips)
Websites
Curtis Brown Literary agency’s Top tips for new writers
Jericho Writers (check out their tips on how to write great descriptions)
Writers Online (they also produce the excellent Writing Magazine)