start by fishing some of the circuit waters and watch and talk to more experienced carp anglers, take note of baits and methods and particulaly locations, make sure you have all the essential items, forceps, unhooking mat, landing net of sufficient size and read as much as you can, lots of informative stuff on here and if you are not sure about anything then please ask, good luck, also dont neglect the margins and be quiet, watch what the locals do and respect their knowledge. Some local clubs have a carp section, it yours doesnt then join it, also consider joining a national organisation like the carp Society who organise many events for the inexperienced.