A Creative Revolution Is Afoot

With The Odyssey, a new handmade era returns.

Jul 29, 2026

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Editor’s Note: David Kirkpatrick has spent a lifetime at the intersection of story, creativity, and technological change—from his years as production chief at Walt Disney Studios to founding Story Summit Writers School. So when he sees another creative shift taking shape, he brings an important perspective to it.
In this essay, David follows a thread fro…

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A guest post by

David Paul Kirkpatrick

I'm a wandering Scot with a pen and a prayer. Writer and founder of Story Summit, once of Hollywood studios, now of holy wells. Following the green thread from Iona to Avalon—and sharing what stirs along the way.