Shanna, I can answer one question for you and that is about dialogue.

Every time a character speaks, that piece of dialogue should be its own paragraph. The action of that character can tied to that dialogue. When a new character speaks or moves, start a new paragrpah. It is easier for the reader to follow.

*"You know how it goes," she said. She picked up the book and opened it to page 150.

He bent closer. "I don't see what you mean." He straightened and cleaned his glasses.

"Pay attention. It's all in here." She handed him the volume and turned to leave.

He shook his head as she went through the door.*

See???? Not hard. Just remember: each character's dialogue and action as they interact gets its own paragraph. Not stirring prose, but you see how easy it is to keep the two characters and their conversation straight when you allow white space between them.

It is old fashioned. I know a lot of modern authors don't like to obey any rules of grammar or punctuation because they claim it stops the flow...but, really, it is just a matter of making it easier for the reader to move from point A to point B.

Does that help on that one item?