Hans Ernst Kinck was a contemporary poet Ingeborg valued. She had studied his work and philosophy thoroughly from an early age, and could discuss many of his works in detail. Below is a quote from her description of her first meeting with Kinck:

"My words must have surprised him, because he asked almost carefully: "But don't you find "Driftekaren" somewhat nasty or violent?" (...) "No, of course not" I replied. "He's the one who gives "Bol" the vision, he makes her understand.." Suddenly he rested his tired head on his hand, sighing to himself: "And then a child understands?..."      (From "De unge")

Kinck wrote short stories, novels, dramas and essays. After Ingeborg's debut in 1920 he wrote a good review of her book. [Excerpt]

"His characters are strong like sculptured of granite", Ingeborg said of Kinck's style. Her own sense of style was probably influenced by him, in spite of his warning after each conversation:
"Please forget what I told you and follow your own instinct, which is your best guide."

The young members of the "Ekeberg group" actively promoted knowledge of Kinck's works by performing plays and short stories.