Creating Effective Stories to Share with Lawmakers: How to Create Stories to Move the Hearts, Minds, and VOTES of Lawmakers
People have trouble remembering facts, but they never forget a good story. Effective advocacy appeals to the heart, the head, and political health of the legislator. This presentation includes the seven key elements of public policy advocacy storytelling.
Target Audience
Beginners
Learning Objectives
- How to organize and present your stories by exercising the tactics actors use; and
- Develop your own personal story to move the hearts, minds, and VOTES of lawmakers.