Hm... I've been drawing ever since I was small, but started with the manga/anime style specifically in middle school. At first I traced a lot, but moved to simply studying professional work after a year. From then on I just drew constantly, picking up techniques from my friends and art teachers.

If you get the chance to take a figure drawing class, definitely do so. Otherwise you can draw your friends or try sitting in front of a big mirror and draw yourself in different positions. While you draw, ask your self things like "How big is a hand in relation to the head? How long should arms hang down next to a leg? Are both arms the same length? Are the eyes aligned properly? Are the legs roughly 2 times longer than the torso?" My problem is I always get caught up in the process that I forget to check myself along the way and correct basic mistakes like that.

Aw, you're so sweet! Thank you!