Pegi Deitz Shea - Teachers Make a Difference - Alicia Suskin Ostriker

The speaker shares their experience studying with Alicia Suskin Ostriker at Rutgers, highlighting the lessons learned about poetry, such as challenging traditional views and the importance of critique groups. They discuss poetic techniques like enjambment and emphasize professionalism in writing, stressing the importance of presenting error-free work to editors and agents.

What was the author's experience when they handed in a first draft to Alicia Suskin Ostriker?

How did the author feel about professionalism in writing after their experience with Ostriker?