Free Writing Workshop
Age: 18+
Monday | December 8
7 to 8 p.m.
Instructor: Catherine Martin
Writing Creative Prose
Ages: 18+
Mon. | Jan. 12 to Feb. 23, 2026
7 to 9 p.m.
Instructor: Catherine Martin
Writing Department Team
Catherine Martin is a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet with work published in Pleiades, Nimrod International Journal of Prose and Poetry, Superstition Review, and others. She loves writing, reading, and workshopping with fellow writers and artists. Catherine is currently writing her first poetry manuscript. She lives in Hopkinton with her family.
Matt Perry is a writer from Holliston, Massachusetts. His work has appeared in Penumbra Literary Magazine, Turnstyle Journal of Baseball Arts, and Underscore Magazine. He is the former non-fiction editor of Soundings East and the current editor of Atlantic Northeast Magazine. When not writing, Matt enjoys gardening and fly fishing.
Catherine Martin
Matt Perry
Writing Department
Immerse yourself in the expressive and imaginative world of writing at the HCA. Our growing Writing Department invites students of all levels to discover their voices and explore a wide range of genres—from poetry and personal narrative to fiction, playwriting, and creative nonfiction.
With a blend of one-time workshops and multi-week classes, our experienced instructors create supportive, motivating spaces where creativity can flourish. You’ll sharpen your craft through guided writing prompts, inspiring mentor texts, and constructive peer review, all designed to help you understand the essential building blocks of strong writing.
Whether you're looking to develop new skills, refine an ongoing project, or reconnect with your creative side, HCA’s writing programs offer the encouragement, tools, and community you need to grow as a writer.
