Finding a camera...
...isn't as hard as you might think. Any home video camera can work - VHS, mini-DV, DVCPro - it doesn't really matter. Each type of camera has its own pros and cons, but at the end of the day, it's what's available to you that matters...

Getting your ideas down on paper
Before you start playing with the equipment, make sure you've got a clear idea of how you're going to tell your story...

Putting it all together
Editing sounds boring, but it can be the most exciting part of creating your story, because you finally get to see your ideas come to life.