Thanks for your reply. By “dipping in my toes” I was referring to seeing how things work. I’m not looking at my shorts to be a serious source of income. If I go that route with my novels, I figure it’ll be good to have some experience/traction.

I’m not saying not to do it. Shorts are a good way to kind of learn your way around, and, if they’re related to a series, they can make good giveaways. Temper your expectations, though, and understand that the expected sales for novels should be much higher.