The way it was explained to me was to fill the bowl and tamp it down very lightly, as a child would. Next, fill the bowl again and tamp it down with slightly more pressure, as a mother would. Finally, fill the bowl again and tamp it as a father would. The double charring method BWA described works for me also. Check your draw as you fill and tamp the bowl, then light and enjoy.

As a note, I use aromatics that are loose in the tin, rather than twists or other tobaccos that require preparation. I'm a bit of a noob myself. I think I have a few questions to ask down the road.