New to all this....

[Themonk]

I’m a first timer and finally venturing out of my boring stagnant selfie so if there is anyone out there that can give me a heads up on what and we’re id be very grateful indeed....

regards 

Themonk

[ey****]

welcome, you've made the first steps.

there's a lot of resources on this website - the magazine has lots of good reading and there's many other sections worth a look.

For a heads up above that, it kinda depends on what exactly you want to do.  Just remember, I guess, it's not a meat market, nobody owes you anything - a little respect goes a long way.