So I was perusing Barton Town as I am often wont to do, when what should I stumble across, but a handy guide for beginning roleplayers.
Now, it is not for advlit roleplaying specifically (in fact, I don't believe advlit is even mentioned), but it is so well written and in such a friendly tone that I think it is an excellent resource for beginners. There are some "guides" out there that are little more than snarky insults to other types of roleplaying, but this one is the real deal: clear, concise, legitimate and friendly.
I often get people asking me how to get in to advlit roleplaying, often when they know very little about roleplaying at all. I had intended one day to write a guide, but with quality guides like this, I may not even have to.
Here it is: