[tweezers74]

I think people publish books for different reasons. I think most just want to express their story and see if people want to listen. This includes non-fiction. Some people actually want to make money. Some people actually think they have value to share and that they have an obligation to share this information. Writing is just their choice of medium.

Should they? Some cases yes, some cases no. But freedom of speech is good. It gets ideas out and what you get out of it, is up to you. You choose and discern what you need to know. Not all writers express themselves well.

What makes it good? Well, that depends on the reader. Lubey, sometimes the questions you ask all have the same answer. Depends. Just like beauty, a good book or article is in the eye of the beholder. I know a lot of women who would say "shades of grey" or the "twilight" series is good writing. I have no interest to even pick up one of those books in my hands, let alone open it. Scanning someone's kindle or bookshelf is about as varied as looking at someone's playlist or record collection.

It all depends. But variety is the spice of life. If we all were the same, creativity and innovation would not exist.