Useful Resources
Janet Reid: Query Shark
You've written a book. You're proud. Now what?
Query Shark is a blog hosted by a successful NY editor, Janet Reid, and I'd recommend starting here before even thinking about contacting publishing houses.
Read the archives, too; she highlights plot issues, and you might just spot something you need to fix, too.
Stephen King: On Writing
I've been reading King's books (and watching screen adaptations) since I was in primary school (I'm scared of clowns; go figure), so naturally I picked up his ode to the craft, "On Writing."
If this book is new to you, let me stress that you need this as a writer. As with anything, use what makes sense, ignore the rest- but your discard pile will be tiny with this one.
Useful Devices
The pens, journals, and tech that I swear by.
NewPages
Literary magazines, writing contests, and so much more can be found here.
Goins, Writer
Jeff Goins has a helpful blog (and books, and a podcast) to help you stay on track while you work towards your writing dreams.
SFWA
If you tend towards Science Fiction or Fantasy writing, SFWA.Org will have much to offer, from a blog about protecting your creative interests to opportunities for membership once you have works in hand.
Writing for Theater
Helpful tips for those writing screenplays and for theater.
User Submissions
Submitted by the Bay Minette Girl Scout troop, a helpful site with grammar links. Congrats on your Novelist badges, Emma and troop!