I don't mean to say folks should be negatively critical on songs. I have seen some critiques where the person was downright rude and nasty. That is never called for. There is a right way and a wrong way to do it.
Being positive and encouraging the person is what is needed.
When I first came here I knew nothing about writing songs. I have learned a lot from the critiques I have received. I still have a lot to learn but I am improving. But I don't want anyone to tell me I have written a good song if I have not.

I think there is a certain point in your writing where you have learned all the basics. Structure, forms, rhyme schemes, etc.
Then you have to learn how to tell a good story in song form. That's the hard part.
I don't think anyone can really teach that. It is something you have to develop over time.
Some folks can spin a good yarn without knowing song structure. They write poetry or prose. Neither make a good song but you can tell a heck of a story with either.

That's where critiques are valuable. To help a person learn how to turn those stories into songs.

Bill
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