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Well, it has been said that to be a man, one has to complete three tasks: 1. Sire a child 2. Plant a tree 3. Write a book Nothing in that list indicates that the book must be published, promoted, or even read. Now, to be a woman? Reply
Hannibal and Me: life lessons from history 
xD That is pretty close to the truth, actually.
Well, it has been said that to be a man, one has to complete three tasks:
1. Sire a child
2. Plant a tree
3. Write a book
Nothing in that list indicates that the book must be published, promoted, or even read.
Now, to be a woman?
Number 2 presents an unexpected complication. Would a potted plant do?