What Makes Writing Worth Reading?

This is a question that I have never consciously thought about before. Writings are worth reading when one can tell the writer prepared. I do not like reading when I have no idea where the paper or book is going because it has no clear direction. The writings needs to be clear of grammatical errors and everything must be spelled correctly. Personally, I choose to read things that share insight into the author's life. I like to see a glimpse of the author in his or her writings. I do not expect everyone to be able to write perfectly, but in order for me to take my time to read it, I must feel that the writer honestly tried for perfection. I hope to make my published story worth reading because I want others to be able to relate and reflect on their special family memories throughout their life.