diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index fec9421be7..ab7636a01a 100644
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
-## Creating an Issue
-
 Thanks for helping us improve Evennia! 
 
-## Making an issue:
+## Making an issue (bug report / feature request):
 
-Issues are formatted using [markdown][7]. Here is some useful markdown syntax:
+Issues are formatted using [markdown][7]. There is already a
+template to fill in. Here is some useful markdown syntax:
 
    - \**italic text*\* 
    - \*\***bold text**\*\* 
@@ -14,14 +13,17 @@ Issues are formatted using [markdown][7]. 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*.  If you need further help, see the [Get
-and Give help][4] page and [www.evennia.com][1] for access to all
-things Evennia.
+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.
 
 ## 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* and then make a *pull request*. Read the [Contribution][3] page for instructions how. 
+- 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. 
+- Read the [Contribution][3] page for more help.
 
 [1]: http://www.evennia.com
 [2]: https://github.com/evennia/evennia/wiki