Amid advancement in digital literacy that promote inclusivity, people with visual impairments still face significant challenges in entering the writing market. These challenges range from limited access to technology and platform systems that aren't fully accessible to dominance of populer themes that often overshadow diverse narratives. These obstacles hinder writers with visual impairments from competing fairly.
Efforts to address literacy challenges for people with visual impairments became clearlier through a literacy talk event organized by the Lintas Community on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM WIB via  Zoom in commemoration of World Book Day 2025.
"Our goal is to expand the insights of our Lintas friends, especially  those with disabilities, about the digital writing, including the opportunities available for their works on various platforms," said Iin Safitri, founder of the Lintas Community.
During the event, Lintas Community, literacy without borders  and inclusive literacy movement committed to anti-discrimination invited 3 main speakers: Zelda Maharani (KBM App),  Henry Setiawan (Lentera App), and Izaddina (Wattpad). Each shared their experiences, discussing the challenges , benefits and practical tips for writing and promoting literary works on digital platforms.
Challenges of Writing on KBM App
Zelda Maharani, a visually impaired writer from Surabaya, express the difficulty  of competing on KBM App do to the dominance of domestic themes.
"On KBM App, the trending themes revolve around polygamy, intimate scenes, or infidelity. I've been part of the platform for a long time, yet I haven't succeeded. They say many people  earn hundred of million of rupiah, but I'm still wondering wht's wrong with my stories. Why are those types of stories the ones that break through the most?" she said.
Benefits of Writing on KBM App
Zelda noted that KBM App offers relatively simple monotization and user friendly features.
"Monotizing on KBM App is straightforward, you just need to  write actively, but whether you actually earn money, is another story. Besides that, KBM App  is easy to navigate," she explained.
She also emphasized that writing serves as a form of therapy.
