Writer's Resources
Sometimes it's easy to get so distracted with reading about writing, and attending courses and chatting online that you don't get time to write.
But sometimes, a good read or resource is just the ticket to stoke the fires of creativity. Here are some that I like:
Writer's biographies
I'd highly recommend reading Stephen King's book 'On Writing' which charts his rise to success. It is an easy read, and inspiring
Writer's & Artists Marketplace
If you're looking for markets, and places to submit your work, try the Writer's and Artist's yearbooks, which include valuable tips on submitting your work, and up to date info on who accepts unsolicited manuscripts, who to contact etc.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1408192454/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433184355&sr=1-1&keywords=writer%27s+and+artist%27s+yearbook+2015
There are specialist variations such as the version for Children's writers:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Childrens-Writers-Artists-Yearbook-2015/dp/1472912489/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433184355&sr=1-2&keywords=writer%27s+and+artist%27s+yearbook+2015
Generic guides - creating characters:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creating-Characters-Build-Story-People/dp/0806139188/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433184852&sr=1-1&keywords=creating+characters+swain
Genre guides
Children's writing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writing-Children-4th-Pamela-Cleaver/dp/1845283309/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433184767&sr=1-6&keywords=writing+a+children%27s+book
Crime Writing:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writers-Handbook-published-Macmillan-Reference/dp/B00EKYZVG0/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433184900&sr=1-2&keywords=turner+crime+writing (The Writer's digest publish a range of guides)
Middle ages:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writers-Everyday-Middle-Guides-Sherrilyn/dp/B00DO8W6I4/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433184988&sr=1-3&keywords=writers+guide+to+everyday+life+in+the+middle+ages
And if you have no idea what to write about, you can try this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Write-Francisco-Writers-Grotto/dp/1452105448/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433185060&sr=1-5&keywords=writing+prompts