The 3Ls

Gary Bandy

13 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

Want to write finance content that actually gets read? Start with the 3Ls of financial writing: language, layout and look.

Language – Use plain English to explain your ideas and messages without dumbing them down.
Layout – Structure your content so the message is clear at a glance.
Look – Make your document or email visually inviting. White space, bullets, and bolding all help the reader.

These small changes can make a big difference.

Learn more in this downloadable PDF.

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Get the first page right

A new name — same focus on writing that works

Hell is other people’s slides

Start here: what this blog is about