You will find that after your initial fire you shouldn't have to start another from scratch as long
as you either through your ash every week - two weeks for coals and remove the ash.
Some people remove the ash daily, some weekly, some longer but you should have enough
materials left to start another.
I keep a propane torch around that has an electric trigger to start mine and save a small
amount of cardboard 2-3 shoebox size to start fire from scratch. My dad gathers pine cones
before winter and swears by them. Use starting material, stack kindling on top let it get started
then throw in oak. Smaller pieces first then larger pieces next.
It's simplified a little but nothing major to it.
I'm not sure where you are located but you will want to get your fire going SOON!!!
Your stove could freeze if it's not started soon.