ITT - open to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals. Dedicated to general discussion of animation - be it technical, hand-drawn, or 3D.
Resources for beginners:
https://archive.org/details/UnderstandingComicsTheInvisibleArtByScottMcCloud/
>Understanding Comics (The Invisible Art) By Scott McCloud - Examines comic history, as well as additional analysis on expression, movement, formatting, composition, etc. within comics.
https://www.animatorisland.com/[spoiler][/spoiler]
>Animator Island - A useful tool for those getting their foot in the door in terms of prompts or experimentation in simple animations.
https://www.animationportfolioworkshop.com/what-is-an-animation-portfolio/
>Animation Portfolio Workshop - A quick overview of what goes into an animation portfolio, and what studios/colleges look for in one.
http://sevencamels.blogspot.com/
>Temple of the Seven Golden Camels - Blog ran by Mark Kennedy, a former head of story at Disney Feature Animation. Shares deeply insightful information on both animation and the industry itself.