{"id":11942,"date":"2025-06-23T14:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/?p=11942"},"modified":"2025-06-23T14:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:10:42","slug":"meet-kara-verbeek-the-inkitt-reader-who-wrote-her-own-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/meet-kara-verbeek-the-inkitt-reader-who-wrote-her-own-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Kara Verbeek: The Inkitt Reader Who Wrote Her Own Story"},"content":{"rendered":"
After falling in love with reading on Inkitt, Kara took the leap from reader to writer\u2014and now her story The Road to Fate <\/strong><\/a>is officially published on Galatea. In this interview, Kara shares her inspirations, the joys and challenges of balancing writing with binge-reading, and the moment she found out one of her stories would reach a whole new audience.
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Inkitt: What inspired you to become an author?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> I got into reading and read a bunch of stories on Inkitt. After reading a lot, I found things I would have preferred happen in stories and decided to write my own.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: How did you first discover Inkitt?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> I first found a different app to read on, but it was a pay per chapter. Wanting to save money, I started looking for other options and stumbled across Inkitt. I found that I really enjoyed many of the stories on there and got hooked on the platform.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: When did you find out you were going to be a Galatea author?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> I received an email about a different story of mine moving to Galatea and was thrilled with the opportunity to further spread my stories.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: What are you most excited about readers seeing in your book on Galatea?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> I love the edits that have been made in the story and are excited for readers to experience this new version of the story. It really addressed issues I had with the original plotline.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your writing journey?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> The biggest challenges in my writing journey are the other authors. I’m torn between reading their new stories and writing my own. Sometimes I go on long windows where I’m just reading, then I have to reread mine to remember where I was and what comes next.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: What advice would you give to other Inkitt authors hoping to sign a Galatea contract?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> Keep writing and sharing your story. I found that new stories can garner attention, which leads to older stories gaining that same attention.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: Are you a plotter or a pantser?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> A little of both. I generally have a basic idea planned out, but let it grow and develop as I write.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: What part of the writing process do you enjoy the most?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> Planning and thinking of the overall plot in my head is my favorite part.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: Where do you find inspiration for your stories?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> I find inspiration everywhere. Sometimes one story I read will make me think of something I want to write. Sometimes I just think of things when my mind wanders at night.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: Are there any recurring themes or messages you hope readers take away from your stories?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> My stories often form around strong female leads or overcoming issues.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Inkitt: Which authors have influenced your writing style the most?<\/b>
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Kara:<\/strong> Probably Kesley Tate. I love her stories on Inkitt and Galatea.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udcd6 Read The Road to Fate Now
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Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n
Kara Verbeek\u2019s journey from casual reader to Galatea author proves that sometimes all it takes to get started is one spark\u2014and the courage to follow it.<\/p>\n
The Road to Fate Book 1<\/strong><\/a> is a story shaped by creativity, persistence, and the love of strong female leads. Whether you\u2019re dreaming of publishing your own story or just need a push to keep going, Kara\u2019s advice says it best: Keep writing and sharing\u2014your next chapter could be the breakthrough one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"