I need help.

I am quite confused of the difference between writing a draft and publishing it. I don't know why but I got a congratulatory message because I 'posted' when in truth I just wrote a draft. Maybe this sound somewhat stupid, but really I am quite wondering which is which.

Thank you for those who would answer.

Published, I believe, means the work shows up on the literary boards. Drafts is you keeping it private for yourself.

Oh I see. So that's why it didn't take any of my points. That helped. Thanks!