She writes her lyrics, she writes the songs, even if she borrows...
The best part, is that the girl can perform live.
Live is the test, and Taylor is a really good live performer.
A lot of today's pop music, works like this.....
The Record company needs a new album from Beyonce.
So, they call their STAFF of song writers who write her entire album, and its recorded by the best players that are available at that time.
Its not totally mixed yet, because it does not have her lead vocals on it..
So...they bring her in, she learns the songs, and she puts out "her" album.
Its been this way for most of these talentless types since Janet Jackson's "Control" album came out in the early '80s.
They do nothing but learn the songs that are previously written, and then they make 2-4 really dirty videos for the Music Channel's to sell the album, as the music wont sell it, but the soft porn will.
Then, you have the "Grammy" awards that give awards to these type "artists".