A brief history : my path to cartooning and the dawn of TV animation -- Part of aspiration is inspiration : why do you want to do a series? -- What's the big idea? How to get your series idea out of your head and onto the page -- The secret to a great series : it's all about character! -- Pitching your series : preparing the proposal -- They love it, now what? The art of the development deal -- Getting the green light : producing the pilot -- Series production : building the team to produce the show -- Network relationships : saving you sanity -- Thinking outside the box : getting your series out there without a network or studio -- Making a difference : how to work in TV without losing your soul.