UNLOCKING STUDENT CREATIVITY: THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI ON CREATIVE WRITING AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into creative writing, particularly for overcoming
block and generating ideas, represents a significant change in how students develop their core
competencies. This paper details the results of an experimental study that explored how
generative AI tools affect students’ creative writing skills and language proficiency.
During a two-week study, two different student groups participated in a creative story writing
assignment. The control group was restricted to traditional ideation and composition
methods, without the aid of AI. In contract, the experimental group utilized generative AI
tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity for brainstorming, drafting, and
refining their narratives.
Evaluation of the process was conducted using rubric-based scoring of written assignments,
linguistic analysis to assess text complexity, and qualitative feedback provided by
participants. The experimental group not only exhibited greater success in overcoming
creative obstacles, experiencing less writer’s block, but also showed marked improvement in
the linguistic quality of their writing, characterized by a richer vocabulary and more complex
sentence structures.
This research argues that AI serves as a powerful pedagogical catalyst rather than merely a
support tool. Strategically employed, generative AI acts as a collaborative partner in learning,
fostering both creative expression and essential language skills. This contributes to a more
innovative and sustainable educational model for the digital age.