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This investigates the role of ChatGPT in motivating and enhancing students’ creativity in an Academic Writing course at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya. The main objective was to examine how ChatGPT influences students’ motivation, confidence, creativity, and global awareness in academic writing. A qualitative case study approach was employed, combining questionnaires and focus group discussions (FGDs) with students enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were analyzed using percentage distribution for questionnaire responses and thematic analysis for FGDs, with triangulation applied to ensure validity. Findings revealed that students strongly agreed ChatGPT helped clarify their ideas, increased their confidence, and stimulated creativity by providing alternative vocabulary, structures, and perspectives. Moreover, students reported higher engagement and motivation, extending their use of ChatGPT beyond classroom tasks to independent writing. FGDs further highlighted that ChatGPT enhanced self-determination, encouraged experimentation with style, and broadened students’ knowledge of global cultures. While the tool was recognized as a valuable scaffold, students emphasized the need for teacher guidance to ensure appropriate use. In conclusion, ChatGPT effectively supports both motivation and creativity in academic writing. The study suggests broader integration of ChatGPT in writing instruction, supported by teacher involvement, AI literacy training, and further research with larger and more diverse populations