{"id":11630,"date":"2025-04-29T08:42:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/?p=11630"},"modified":"2025-04-29T08:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:42:13","slug":"interview-with-sofia-landeiro-how-she-brought-dont-run-to-life-on-galatea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/interview-with-sofia-landeiro-how-she-brought-dont-run-to-life-on-galatea\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Sofia Landeiro: How She Brought Don’t Run to Life on Galatea"},"content":{"rendered":"
At Inkitt, we love celebrating the journeys of authors who have found their voices and success through our platform. Today, we’re thrilled to share our conversation with Sofia Landeiro<\/strong><\/a>, a passionate storyteller whose newest book, Don’t Run<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, is now available to read in full on Galatea!
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From her first published story The Unexpected Queen<\/em><\/a> to her newest release, Sofia\u2019s journey is a testament to the power of persistence, creativity, and community support. In this interview, Sofia opens up about her inspirations, her writing process, and the lessons she\u2019s learned along the way.<\/p>\n
The Writing Journey<\/h2>\nInkitt: What inspired you to become an author?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I’ve loved books since learning to read at age 5. I started writing stories with illustrations when I was 7, and I’ve known I wanted to be a writer ever since.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: What was your first published story?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> My first publicly published story was “The Unexpected Queen” on Inkitt, which was later published on Galatea.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: How did you discover Inkitt?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I found the Galatea app and loved one of the stories there. When I looked up the author, I discovered she also wrote on Inkitt, which inspired me to publish there myself.<\/em><\/p>\n
From Inkitt to Galatea Success<\/h2>\nInkitt: What was it like seeing your story gain traction?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I loved posting chapters on Inkitt! Readers’ theories in the comments inspired me to keep writing and develop my characters further.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: Did Inkitt’s analytics help shape your story?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> Yes! It was engaging to see the statistics and track reader engagement as the story took shape.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: How did it feel becoming a Galatea author?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I found out shortly after completing my first book on Inkitt. It felt great! I was equally proud when Galatea expressed interest in publishing “Don’t Run.”<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: What are you most excited about readers seeing in your Galatea book?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I’m looking forward to readers getting to know Maya and witnessing her emotional growth and increased self-confidence throughout the story.<\/em><\/p>\n
Writing Tips & Process<\/h2>\nInkitt: What advice would you give to Inkitt authors hoping for a Galatea contract?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> Write consistently! Read other Inkitt stories and maintain a regular upload schedule. Readers appreciate consistency, so establish specific days for posting chapters and stick to that promise.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: What helped your stories succeed on Inkitt?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I got readers hooked early in my stories and consistently uploaded new chapters every second day.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: How do you overcome writing challenges?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> Discipline is key. For my current project, I write at least half a chapter daily, even when inspiration isn’t flowing as strongly as it did with my first book.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: How do you stay motivated during long projects?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I visualize my characters’ future like a movie in my head, then build chapters from those scenarios.<\/em><\/p>\n
Creative Influences & Methods<\/h2>\nInkitt: Which authors have influenced your writing style?<\/h4>\n
Sofia: <\/strong>Annie Whipple from Galatea is an inspiration! Also Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Outside of romantasy, J.R.R Tolkien, Virginia Woolf, and Jane Austen have been huge influences.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: Are you a plotter or a pantser?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> A bit of both! I start with a general sequence of events but allow the story to move in different directions as I write.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: How do you develop your characters?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> They often surprise me! I ensure good character development, but I believe it’s important that my characters make mistakes. This gives them humanity and makes them relatable.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: What recurring themes do you hope readers take from your stories?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> That even underdogs are stronger than they think and never alone. There are people who love you as you are, and you’re an important part of this world.<\/em><\/p>\n
Inkitt: How do you overcome writer’s block?<\/h4>\n
Sofia:<\/strong> I try to write even without inspiration\u2014sometimes working on a different small story to break through. But I’m also kind to myself and take days off when needed. Rest days aren’t failures\u2014they’re necessary, just like in exercise.<\/em><\/p>\n
Final Thoughts From Inkitt<\/h2>\n
It was a true pleasure to speak with Sofia Landeiro and learn more about her path from an aspiring writer to a published Galatea author. Her dedication to storytelling and her passion for building relatable, inspiring characters shine through in every chapter she writes. If you’re looking for a story that celebrates growth, resilience, and the strength of the underdog, Don’t Run<\/em> <\/a>is a must-read \u2014 now available in full on Galatea. We can\u2019t wait to see what Sofia creates next!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"