I had four problems with what I’d written. First and least important was the fact that the story didn’t move me emotionally. Second and slightly more important was the fact that I didn’t much like the lead character. Carrie White seemed thick and passive, a ready-made victim. The other girls were chucking tampons and sanitary napkins at her, chanting ‘Plug it up! Plug it up!’ and I just didn’t care. Third and more important still was not feeling at home with either the surroundings or my all-girl cast of supporting characters.
