It probably wasn't such a good idea to say you could do what you can't
..but though HTML is 'learnable'..it takes some time to get used to it, and to start making good websites. Honestly..it's all about experience. I'd highly recommend hand coding simple things first then maybe switching over to Dreamweaver or Frontpage(for real newbies)..that way you'll at least understand and be able to tweak code.
But the best way to learn is to practice. Start making mock websites based off what you've learned. Also pay attention to style guides..there's a lot more to websites than just the coding itself..colors should match, be neutral to eyesight,
text should be easy to read, and more!