Welcome to DV Another midewestern user, there's not many, I'm in Missouri right above ya xD

And this site is super helpful, there's many tutorials and what not. First, confidence is key. You have to be positive, it will be much harder to lucid dream if you have doubt. Just know you're a lucid dreamer. And also, WILD might seem more tangible but it is usually difficult for beginners. Not saying it is impossible. It'll require practice, but try to MILD (mnemonic induced lucid dream) along with WBTB(wake back to bed). That is a good combo for newbies if you have any questions feel free to ask