Publication would mean finishing a story 😂 I've been working on two on and off for 20 years. Probably won't be able to finish them until I am able to escape the fiat job. I'm not in any workshops but I'm not opposed to them. Last time I participated in that kind of thing was in college.
Start writing short short stories. 100 words or less.
Dude, if they are any good, finishing them can mean NOT being a fiat wage slave. I'm... Pretty serious about getting my book published so I can stop working for other people and dedicate my time to writing more and building my home in the mountains.