Bugsey, the general idea is that lyrics/songs aren't posted for critique. After all, they're usually a rough sketch of an idea that will be fleshed out later.

So unless someone asks specifically for suggestions - and there's always someone who does - it's not the 'done thing' to critique.

In any case, there simply isn't time. Hundreds of songs/lyrics are posted during February, and it's almost impossible to keep track of them, let alone write one's own material.

On the whole, there's very little critiquing done. In the spirit of camaraderie and general fun, the object of the exercise is to be wholly supportive of each other, and focus on what the person has done well.

Sometimes it's simply about having gotten something down on paper, so to speak. Everyone knows that most fine tuning will be done later, either after FAWM or if the author finds time during the month.

As you know, I write lyrics, and have done a lot of reviewing here and elsewhere. However, I'd never critique a FAWMer's lyric unless she/he asked for suggestions. If I come across a lyric that has a number of language errors (e.g. written by a non-native speaker of English), and it's about to be used for a collaboration, I might simply send a PM to indicate corrections. To date, it's only happened three or four times.

Donna

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