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Unfortunately I have not read about any of those topics. As for narration/dialogue, keep things interesting, but not outrageous. Descriptions are good to have, I know that sometimes too much description is boring, but it is through this that we get to really experience the piece of literature. Third person is good. Just make sure that you stick with what you start. I know dialogue is tedious and annoying, but there is so much you can learn from what a character is saying that you can never get from just observation. It is also important because it helps the characters grow and the plot develop. Try putting yourself into the character. If you had their personality, what would you say? How would you react? Channel your inner (character name here). Also, don't be afraid to talk to other people in the real world to get some advice. Sometimes they have the most brilliant insight because they, too, have experienced the same thing (or are like that character and understand how they would react). Don't worry, start out with long and boring and work your way up to short, to the point, and most definitely brilliant through editing -- just make sure that you don't lose your story through that.