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@@ -8,9 +8,10 @@ There are multiple ways to contribute:
 - Translating MapComplete to your own language can be done
   on [this website](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/mapcomplete/)
 - If you encounter a bug, the [issue tracker](https://github.com/pietervdvn/MapComplete/issues) is the place to be
-- If you want to improve a theme, create a new theme, spot a typo in the repo... the best way is to open a pull request. Read more about [making your own theme](/Docs/Making_Your_Own_Theme.md).
+- A good start to contribute is to create a single map layer showing features which interest you. Read more about [making your own theme](/Docs/Making_Your_Own_Theme.md).
+- If you want to improve a theme, create a new theme, spot a typo in the repo... the best way is to open a pull request. 
 
-People who stick around and contribute in a meaningful way, _might_ be granted write access to the repository. This is
+People who stick around and contribute in a meaningful way, _might_ be granted write access to the repository (except . This is
 done on a purely subjective basis, e.g. after a few pull requests and if you are a member of the OSM community.
 
 Rights of contributors