Hi, welcome to DV!! Have you tried the Tutorials forum? If one method doesn't work for you, there are plenty in there that might. Best thing to do is stick with one for a couple of weeks, and if it doesn't work, you could try modifying it or changing your method completely.
My dreams are more vivid if i dont' have to get up early for work, but i'm not writing them down, which is a cardinal sin in lucid dreaming!
Are you keeping a DJ?
Hope you enjoy your stay here, feel free to PM me if you have any more questions and i'll do my best to help you out.