request for guidance

[Wolfgang Keller]

> I am a novice who is really interested in contributing to Python
> projects. How and where do I begin?

You're looking for work?

Try:

https://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonProjects
http://www.python.org/about/apps/
https://wiki.python.org/moin/Applications
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Python_software

And pick whatever fits best with your interests and skills.

Sincerely,

Wolfgang