What is the proper way to start sheathing an exterior wall?
The code allows 3 basic configuration: 1) Configuration 1: long edge of panels installed horizontally across supports and each succeeding course staggered 1/2 panel LENGTH, 2) Category 2: long edge of panels installed horizontally and each succeeding course staggered 1/2 width of SHORT edge, and 3) Category 6 (I know, stupid numbering system, but Categories 3, 4 and 5 are just for loading from opposite direction.) Long edge of panels installed horizontally across supports and each succeeding course NOT staggered. 

Most installations are Category 1, but the critical criteria in all categories is that the panels MUST fully meet (lap) the sill plate, both top plates and 1/2 of stud at ends. (Please stagger nailing into studs where the panels end, to avoid splitting of stud.)

This doesn't tell you HOW to do it, but I hope it tells you WHAT you need to do...and I think your question was asking HOW...

By the way, if you are using staples, the crown must be PARALLEL to the long dimension of the supports.