This site looks pretty good, sounds like the person is a literary agent and offers links to information.
I have only skimmed over the first page, so I am not saying this is a great site or not.
How to Get Published | Rachelle Gardner
Maybe this site will help answer some of the questions concerning getting published.
I think this one is important:
These help you make sure you’re dealing with reputable people: Writer Beware and Preditors & Editors.
How to write a proposal, how to write a query.
Small irritations which change you into Mr Hyde
People who say, 'HAVE your cake and eat it.'
qwertyman Today, 09:40 AMYou HAVE your cake and then you eat it. Both are accomplished. Therefore you can do both.