Nothing will happen unless you sit down and start working. Learn to throw away the garbage in what you have written. Not all will be garbage, but a lot will, especially at first. Meet other writers in your area. Join or form a critique group.
Writers work in solitude, so a support system is essential.
There are some excellent writers' resources on the web. There are scammers out there. The Writer's BBS Writer Beware Manuscript Preparation by Vonda N. McIntyre, an excellent article about proper manuscript format. SouthWest Writers is an excellent organization for writers in New Mexico and throughout the Southwest. Their annual conference is a great opportunity to meet and learn from writers and other publishing industry professionals.