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You can watch one of the many DIY shows on TV to start. That's how i learned to drywall and i would stack my drywalling against any pro's.
IMHO, i prefer the fibre glass mesh over paper for the joints. It's very easy to work with, it's peel and stick, and it has a lot more strength than any paper.
I tend to give 3 to 4 coats of compound with a light sand between coats till the final sand (I know the pros don't do this.)
For the final sand I get a trouble light and angle it up to the joint to be able to cast different shadows on the joint. It really shows up what needs to be sanded that way and you will get a great result.
Often times you will see joints in DW at different times of the day, but not others because of the differing light in the room. The trouble light trick tends to help you catch any flaws you might not normally see.
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