Why Theory

Creative Writers & Daydreaming

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Jul 22, 2023
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Fantasy in Writing

  • Freud's essay analyzes fantasy's role in creative writing.
  • It explores how daydreaming and fictional narratives stem from unconscious desires.
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Discomfort of Revealing Fantasies

  • Revealing personal fantasies can be uncomfortable.
  • This discomfort suggests that fantasies are rooted in the unconscious, not consciously constructed.
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The Writer's Attention

  • Creative writers pay attention to how fantasy diverges from reality.
  • This attention to the unconscious is what sets them apart.
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