If you are writing your own story about a party, consider these techniques:

: Priya Parker , author of The Art of Gathering , suggests using a specific theme (like "Crossroads") to prompt guests to share a story no one else at the table knows.

: For political organizers, building a "new party" is about creating a narrative that justifies its existence to future members. Experts suggest that a new party cannot simply try to resurrect old ideologies but must build a story around solving modern issues .