How Misbehaving Characters Can Enrich Your Story

Don't chuck them in the Do-Not-Resuscitate category.

Today, I wanted to talk about misbehaving characters. You know, those men and women who you spent hours meticulously creating interesting quirks, detailed backstories and physical features that scream, "My readers will love you!" 

You've poured your heart and soul into knowing every detail of their life, their relationships, family dynamics, flaws, fears…