What does it mean to be Published?

Question

So... whether you are publishing a book, getting written up in a magazine for your unique jewellery, or have an article written about your research...that all means you are published??????

Answer 1

Certainly means a lot to me to be published because that's how I earn my living.

But your soft definitions are skewed.  

To be published means your original work, or analysis of other works, has been printed in a book, magazine or newspaper.

To be written about -- or to have your name in print in the telephone book -- does not constitute "being published."

Hope this answer helps you.

Answer 2

take a wild guess!

Answer 3

It means one or more of three things:  (1) You're incredibly talented, (2) You know someone in the publishing industry, or (3) You're incredibly lucky.