diff --git a/awesome.md b/awesome.md
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 # The awesome manifesto
 
-If you want your list to be included on `awesome`, try to only include awesome stuff in your list. After all, it's a curation, not a collection.
+If you want your list to be included on `awesome`, try to only include actual awesome stuff in your list. After all, it's a curation, not a collection.
 
 But **what is awesome?**
 
@@ -10,33 +10,36 @@ Research if the stuff you're including is actually awesome. Put only stuff on th
 
 ## Comment on why something is awesome
 
-Apart from suggesting a particular item on your list, you also should tell your readers _why_ you do suggest it and how the potential users will benefit from using it.
+Apart from suggesting a particular item on your list, you should also inform your readers *why* it's on the list and how they will benefit from it.
 
-## Make it clear on what the list is about
+## Make it clear what the list is about
 
-Make sure your list covers a certain scope and nothing else.
-Link to other awesome lists if you think they already cover a certain subject good enough.
+Have a succinct description at the top of your readme. Make sure your list covers a certain scope and nothing else. Link to other awesome lists if you think they already cover a certain subject good enough.
 
-## Pay attention to grammar
+## Pay attention to gramar
 
-Please be sure that you do your best to keep the list grammatically correct. Pay attention to Markdown formatting errors as well, only accept pull requests with proper formatting.
+Ensure your list is grammatically correct, typo free and has no Markdown formatting errors. This should also apply to pull requests.
 
 ## Choose an appropriate license
 
-See [Choose a License](http://choosealicense.com/) for more details. Keep in mind that if you [haven't](http://choosealicense.com/no-license/) selected a license, it basically means the people are *not* allowed to reproduce, distribute or create derivative works.
+Keep in mind that if you [haven't selected a license](http://choosealicense.com/no-license/), it basically means the people are *not* allowed to reproduce, distribute or create derivative works.
 
-A good license for your `awesome` lists could be [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/).
+[Creative Commons licenses](https://creativecommons.org/) are perfect for this purpose. **We would recommend [`CC0`](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/).** Code licenses like MIT, BSD, GPL, etc, are not recommended.
 
 ## Include contribution guidelines
 
 People who are contributing to your list should have a clear understanding how they should do so.
 
-If you don't feel like writing one from scratch, you could read a [contributing.md](contributing.md) from another awesome repository you like and base yours on it.
+If you don't feel like writing one from scratch, feel free to take our [contributing.md](contributing.md) and modify it to our own needs.
 
 ## Stylize your list properly
 
-Create a table of contents, put a picture in it where you think it fits, organize the content into different categories.
+Create a table of contents, organize the content into different categories, use images if suitable. Ensure all entries are consistent, eg. all entry descriptions ending in a `.`.
 
 ## Accept other people's opinion
 
 If you're an owner of the list, respect other people's opinion. If there are plenty of users not agreeing to your decision, give it a second thought.
+
+## Discovery
+
+Link back to this list from your list so users can easily discover more lists.
diff --git a/contributing.md b/contributing.md
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 Please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines:
 
+- Read [the awesome manifesto](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/master/awesome.md) and ensure your list complies.
 - Search previous suggestions before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate.
 - Make sure your list is useful before submitting. That implies it having enough content and every item a good succinct description.
 - A link back to this list from yours, so users can discover more lists, would be appreciated.
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
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 > A curated list of awesome lists
 
 [What makes for an awesome list?](awesome.md)
+
 If you want to contribute, please read the [contribution guidelines](contributing.md).