I saw this article by Amy Davies by accident while I am browsing in Google about photography and this article seems very good to read among newbies in photography or for those who are loosing their focus. The article provides 10 ways to improve your skills in photography. The article is available online.
Davies, A. Be a better photographer in 2011. http://www.photoradar.com/techniques/technique/be-a-better-photographer-in-2011 [access 29 December 2010]
Hope this will help us newbies in photography.