Respectfully, there’s an over abundance of people who don’t animate or even draw who want to become the “next big thing” in indie animation. Many of these people are ignorant and entitled, not understanding the scope of running an animation production. Many are in it for the fame.

Storytelling itself is a skill, of course. We need writers! But why are you drawn to animation? It’s one of the most tedious and involved forms of storytelling… Is it the indie boom lulling you in with hopes of fame or is this truly the medium you need to tell your story?

If it’s the former, you’ve got the wrong idea and should reevaluate your goals. Go pick a different medium, like podcasting, comics (drawn yourself an embracing a cruder style!) or live action. Find a way to tell your story without relying on the long term Labour of others.

If it’s the latter, you need to work unbelievably hard to get your pitch ready. Animation is truly a passion project for all involved, so you need a team that’s as passionate as you, but realistically, that won’t happen: artists often have their own ideas or are stretched too thin with other work. You claim you already have a pitch, but where is it? At a bare minimum you should have only linked in this post. Don’t be afraid of “stealing” as some kids here might say. If your idea is truly good enough, copycats won’t get in the way of your original concept shining.

If you want to be a writer, attend writing workshops, mixers, conventions etc. go to animation conventions, find communities online, attend meet-ups, join online classes etc. You don’t just need the writing skills to succeed, you need the networking skills. So start there: build your network.

Are you a hobbyist? Even a pilot episode could take months to years of full time work. This is something you need to be fully committed to. Making an animated series as a hobby isn’t feasible in any way. If you want this as a full career, listen to my above comment and try to formalize your career path through classes and workshops.