Two books that I use in my writing workshops are
Bird by Bird, by Ann Lamott, and
On Writing, by Stephen King. Bird is very much about the inner writer, and the King has a lot of practical tips (in the middle of the book; the first part is autobiographical).
You might also take a peek at my free online writing course at
writesf.com. It's very much for the beginning writer, and focuses on the basics. Although it's about writing science fiction, much of it is applicable to any kind of fiction.
And what others said: Have fun.