Focus on MILD! Mantras and other tricks are something that every one should be doing. Avoid simple mistakes, like only trying WiLD and doing it at bedtime instead of WBTB. WILD sounds cool, but is for after you have some DILDs which you cause through MILD tricks. RC and think a lot about it are examples of MILD tricks, but add in a few more. Read a few threads on MILD or sign up for the DVA class.
It took me about 2 months to start getting LDs, and about 6 months for them to really last and be vivid. Honestly, a week and a half is barely any time at all. You are trying to learn one of thee coolest, most mystical mental tricks in the world, so give it time, it is worth it!