Well, you will hear this preached religiously around here, but 90% of the work is making sure the bevel is set correctly. Then progress up through the stones and use pastes/sprays (or not) and 75 - 100 laps on plain leather. Without a little more info on where you are having problems, that's just a general shot in the dark.

Take a look at the Library area and read on the Hones/Honing Sections:
Category:Stropping - Straight Razor Place Library
Category:Honing - Straight Razor Place Library
Category:Hones - Straight Razor Place Library