I’ve had an ongoing relationship with perfectionism since childhood. Until recently, I even took pride in calling myself a “perfectionist,” as I believed it was required to achieve my ambitions. I now realize how much it was holding me back; how it robbed me of the joy in what I pursued. I’ve faced three burnouts in my life, all with perfectionism at the root.

This was the fourth annual DIS Graduation Ceremony. How times flies! We honored thirteen individuals during the ceremony and displayed twelve Certificates of Merit on screen during the stream.

DIS Engrosser’s Script students were tasked with penning a nameplate to be hung on the door of their first engrossing studio in a make-believe scenario that encourages each Dreamer to imagine themselves pursuing the pen for a living. Students are encouraged to let their individuality and artistry shine through in their selection of a personalized tagline and use of artistic ornamentation.

The Nameplate Project In a continuation of the DIS Tradition, these DIS Engrosser’s Script students were tasked with penning a nameplate to be “engraved” and hung on the door of their first engrossing studio in a make-believe scenario that encourages each Dreamer to imagine themselves pursuing the pen as a living. The general format, layout, […]

This was the third annual DIS Graduation Ceremony, and it was a lovely experience I won’t soon forget. We honored nineteen individuals during the ceremony and displayed both the Completion and Merit Graduate’s certificates on screen during the stream.

This was the second annual DIS Graduation Ceremony. We honored fifty-eight individuals during the ceremony and displayed the Merit Graduate’s certificates on screen during the stream.

The Nameplate Project This project is a DIS Engrosser’s Script tradition. Students are tasked with penning a nameplate to be “engraved” and hung on the door of their first engrossing studio in a make-believe scenario that encourages each Dreamer to imagine themselves pursuing the pen as a living. The general format, layout, and sizing of […]

Gretchen Caldwell is a mother, biochemist, paramedic, dog-trainer, and Dreaming In Script Merit Alum. Over the last six months, We’ve watched Gretchen struggle and grow with a number of different projects and skills as she has progressed into quite the penman! We’re proud to present a student feature about her progress and thoughts on her […]