>>17982It's not a silly idea at all. There's plenty of places online where you can try publishing your own stuff, like Royal Road (you retain rights there, IIRC). You could even get some more practice through things like fanfiction, if that's your cup of tea. Both avenues would give you an idea of how much attention you'll get, but you're also entering a big pool of competition. There's never any harm in trying though, good luck!