A escrita criativa como ferramenta para explorar o fantástico: uma análise do conto autoral “Efêmero eterno”

Abstract

Creative writing is an important tool for literary production, allowing the construction of narratives capable of exploring aesthetic, symbolic, and reflective aspects of human experience. Despite its relevance to fictional creation, studies focused on creative writing still occupy a limited space in academia, especially when related to specific modalities such as fantasy literature. In this context, this article aims to investigate how creative writing can contribute to the construction and exploration of the fantastic, using the authorial short story “Efêmero Eterno” as a corpus of analysis. The research is based on the theoretical contributions of Paul Dawson on creative writing, as well as the studies of Tzvetan Todorov and David Roas on the fantastic. Methodologically, it is qualitative bibliographic research, complemented by an interpretative analysis of a short story authored by me, considering elements such as plot, setting, characters, narrative point of view, and symbolism. The investigation revealed that creative writing acts as a fundamental instrument in the elaboration of fantastic narratives, enabling the construction of fictional universes that articulate reality and the supernatural in a meaningful way. The analysis indicates that the narrative resources employed in “Efêmero Eterno” favor the creation of the hesitation characteristic of the fantastic, while simultaneously promoting reflections on universal themes such as time, death, memory, and love. It is concluded that creative writing, in addition to enhancing artistic expression, constitutes a relevant field for literary studies, expanding the possibilities for understanding the processes of creation and interpretation of fantastic literature.