August 18, 2011
There’s a sale going on in the North Light Shop, which means you can get 20% off IMPACT Book titles if you order now through August 21st. Use code 81120 at checkout on titles like:
Just click on the photos to be taken to their page and checkout from there! It’s that easy!
August 9, 2011
GenCon was a success this year as our editors came back with pictures, updates and ideas. From dressing up to meeting authors, our editors were busy getting the scoop on all the gaming. Here are Christina and Vanessa “working” 
Here is Emily Fiegenschuh with her IMPACT book The Explorer’s Guide to Drawing Fantasy Creatures.
Jim Pavelec and Chris Seasman, authors of InkBloom, were also there as promised.
But all good things have to come to an end so our editors are safely back in office working on what’s next.
And for me, I am working the last day of my internship. So sad 
. It has been an amazing experience here at IMPACT and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m going to miss the behind the scenes action! Now it’s time to join you guys and wait on edge to see what they’re cooking up next! Bye!
July 22, 2011
Captain America: the First Avenger comes out today! So excited! Now that Harry Potter is finished, I need something new to distract me and I’ll definitely be there to watch Steve Rogers transform and kick some butt. Watch the official trailer here then go see it!
Don’t forget Comic-Con specials are still available. Free ebooks and 50% off certain titles in the North Light Shop! Happy Friday!
July 18, 2011
In honor of Comic-Con 2011, starting today through Monday (7/18-7/25), IMPACT books is giving away two free ebooks: Creating Comics from Start to Finish and Comic Books 101!
These ebooks are offered through iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Google, Sony, and Amazon. Just click on where you’d like them from and they’re yours FREE!
Creating Comics From Start to Finish
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Comic Books 101
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Also in celebration of Comic-Con 2011, these titles are 50% off in the North Light Shop:
Creating Comics from Start to Finish
Shojo Fashion Manga Art School
Bryan Hitch’s Ultimate Comic Studio
Hurry to get yours before Friday!
July 15, 2011
Comic-Con is almost here! All the madness begins Thursday, the 21st, in San Diego and IMPACT will be there. The lucky people who go can attend Preview night on Wednesday to snatch all kinds of exclusive gifts. CNN.com gave us a sneak peak of these perks including never before released Indiana Jones action figures and Mattel’s very first Voltron figure.
But, in the spirit of Comic-Con, IMPACT isn’t making us wait until Wednesday for exclusive deals. Starting this Monday (7/18) through Friday (7/25), Comic Books 101 and Creating Comics from Start to Finish will be FREE ebooks. Also, there will be the some of the best IMPACT titles, including DragonWorld and Shojo Fashion Manga Art School, offered for 50% off in the North Light Shop.
So, remember to go watch Harry Potter this weekend (like anyone really needs reminded) and keep checking in for the links and full list of on-sale titles starting Monday!
July 6, 2011
Steve Ellis, author of IMPACT Books’ Scream (2009), has been nominated for a Harvey Award for best inker. Ellis is the author of Scream, which you can purchase by clicking on the cover of the book. The Harvey Award winners will be announced at the Baltimore Comic Con August 20th. Don’t forget that San Diego Comic Con, and with them, the Eisners, are also coming up. Who do you think should win?
June 29, 2011
Lackadaisy’s author Tracy Butler talks about how she draws cute characters with consistency. It’s a good lesson, so check it out.And check out the story, which has been nominated for a 2011 Eisner for Best Digital Comic. Historical fiction with cute anthro characters.
For more in-depth instruction, you can check out our book, Draw Furries. Talk about cute characters! And for storytelling, you can’t beat Buddy Scalera’s Creating Comics From Start to Finish. Get tips from the best in the business.
April 5, 2011
IMPACT author Buddy Scalera gives the lowdown on his newest book, Creating Comics From Start to Finish. Check out his interview with Jazma Online.
Click on the images below to learn more about Buddy’s Comic Artist’s Photo Reference series.
March 30, 2011
I read about these adorable cross-stitch samplers on IO9 the other day and I can’t stop thinking about how cute they’d look hanging in my hallway. And with a variety of superheroes and sci-fi, there’s something for everyone in there, ranging from Harry Potter to the Doctors–all 11 of them, which inspired the title of this post–to Firefly/Serenity and Scooby Doo. And since most of them are no more than $5 a pop, the price is most definitely right. I’m particularly fond of the Ghostbusters one. Bill Murray always has me in stitches when I watch; now it can be the other way around.
Plus, it supports an independent artist, and who doesn’t love that? If you’re trying to sell your work, check out 2011 Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market! With over 1,000 listings, you’ll be selling your work in no time.
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February 14, 2011
Today’s the day! Creating Comics From Start to Finish, by Buddy Scalera has arrived in the warehouse. That means it’s making its way to retailers across the U.S. and it’s available NOW from the North Light Shop. Stay tuned for creature sightings.
Check out sneak peaks from the book here and here.
And if making it in comics is YOUR goal, don’t forget to check out these other titles:
The Insider’s Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels, by Andy Schmidt
Writing for Comics and Graphic Novels With Peter David, Revised Edition
Comic Books 101 by Chris Ryall and Scott Tipton
