I've written a number of short pieces last year that I would like to put out into the world. I know that in theory, you can just submit stuff to, like, online literary journals/websites (if submissions are open and the texts fit the call for submissions etc.), but is it really just that simple? Or do they tend to refuse anyone who's not already a professional writer and it would be better to just distribute your own stuff yourself? I have no idea what works best, so I'm hoping to hear other people's experiences!