Storycraft
Learning the elements of good storytelling early in your life as an author can save you a lot of time and effort. While there is obviously no one way of doing this, there are certain guidelines that help the story flow more easily for the reader. Here you will find resources to begin the journey...
YouTube Channels
These creators have great videos explaining the ins and outs of storytelling through examples from film and novels.
If you're really not sure where to begin, this list of videos from a variety of creators may give you a jumping off point.
Although mostly about story/plot elements you can follow the channels for character development and other interests.
Storycraft Playlist
Books
(John Truby)
(Stephen King)
(K.M. Weiland)
(John Truby)
Trolling for Stories
Not quite sure what to write about? Happens to me too. I find these news and critique channels explore interesting elements of our society I hadn't fully considered and often prove to be great fodder for novels.