Keith Windham

If you’ve read my newest novel, Into the Dark, you’ve likely come across the chapters that deal with a hatch in the ground and Frank running all over the place.

You may have even found yourself wondering:

What exactly does that hatch look like?

Well, today, I’m pulling back the curtain—or, in this case, lifting the hatch—and giving you the blueprints.

It Started With a Hatch

There’s something inherently unsettling about finding a door where a door shouldn't be. A hatch in the ground raises all...

I once heard a statistic that about 80% of Americans have an idea and want to write a book, but only about 20% ever do. While there are numerous reasons others have for this, I personally have struggled with setting up how I wanted my novel to flow, which kept me from sitting down and writing. I had writer's block before I was a writer.

Over the years, I've had the opportunity to listen to one of my favorite authors, Ted Dekker, discuss his writing process. Once, I had a chance to chat with...

Why Writers Need Conferences: Learning, Growing, and Connecting with Fellow Authors

Writing can be a lonely profession. We spend countless hours sitting at our computers, creating characters, building worlds, and wrestling with plot problems that only exist inside our own minds. While the writing itself often happens in solitude, growing as an author does not have to.

One of the best ways writers can continue improving their craft and building their careers is by attending conferences. Earlier...