50 Tips for Writing.

19. Make your characters 3D

Make your characters 3D enough for readers to believe and picture them almost real people. The more depth your develop a character to, they more likely to bind with a story on a interpersonal level. Do NOT make the mistake of making fully stereotypical characters like The Dumb Blonde Bimbo Cheerleader or The Cold Hearted Goth. Everyone has a weakness, everyone has a quirk. Build your character up from little simplistic everyday relevancies to the story. If you dislike labels or stereotypes, don't slap one on your poor character.