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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ template to fill in. Here is some useful markdown syntax:
 
 Please use \``@command`\` when you mention Evennia in-game commands
 starting with `@`. Otherwise github will notify any github-user that
-happens to be named *command*!
+happens to be named *command!*
 
 If you need further help, see the [Get and Give help][4] page and
 [www.evennia.com][1] for access to all things Evennia.
@@ -21,8 +21,7 @@ If you need further help, see the [Get and Give help][4] page and
 ## Making a Pull request (PR)
 
 - All contributions should abide by Evennia's [style guide](https://github.com/evennia/evennia/blob/master/CODING_STYLE.md).
-- Work in your own Github *fork*. For your own sanity and ours, separate your contribution(s) in their own branches and make
-- a Push request (PR) for each. You can still update the branch after the PR is up. 
+- Work in your own Github *fork*. For your own sanity and ours, separate unrelated contributions into separate branches and make a new Push request (PR) for each. You can still update the branch after the PR is up. 
 - Read the [Contribution][3] page for more help.
 
 [1]: http://www.evennia.com