Here are some links that newbies might find usefull
Post some more links if you have them (I'm in the giving mood)
I hope this is not considered spamming other message boards
Voltar's "Projects of the Week" - work through all of these and see where it gets ya
http://www.vnwr.com/resources/npows/index.html
Tom's Articles (from Tom's Newbie Booster) Do 'em all and you are well on your way
http://www.tomsnewbiebooster.com/articles.html
The one and only Guru of Gifs - Trix
He no longer updates this site but each and every newsletter is packed with good info - do with it what you will
http://trix.sexswap.com/
And last but not least, Magnatique's great article on gallery building
http://www.freenudegalleries.com/guide/