When publishing your first short story should you use a pen name or ure ral name

Question:

When publishing your first short story should you use a pen name or ure ral name? know any S.Story magzine?

I have wrote a couple of novels I want published but i'm a nobody and wanted to see what people would think of my writing style and if it needed some work... I then wrote two short stories that I have had on my mind for a while. Heres the question:

Does anyone know any short story magazines or what nots in NYC or in the US that you can send short stories to? Or even websites you can send short stories to? (and get criticized for your work)

And when trying to publish them, should you do it under a pen name at first or use your real name?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Your best option is to locate a copy of the Writer's Market Novel and Short Story book and select the best publisher or agency suited for your manuscript. Follow the submission guidelines exactly as well as check out their websites' guidelines.

As to whether or not to use a pen name or your real name is a choice you will have to make.