From d3cc1e835f620ff865cdf20050ab1917d286ba2e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Richard Littauer Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:50:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Attempt at separating out creating list vs contributing a list #266 --- contributing.md | 11 +++++++---- create-list.md | 9 +++++++++ readme.md | 1 + 3 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) create mode 100644 create-list.md diff --git a/contributing.md b/contributing.md index c91b557..620b58e 100644 --- a/contributing.md +++ b/contributing.md @@ -1,12 +1,11 @@ # Contribution Guidelines +## Adding to this list + 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. -- Wait at least a couple of weeks after creating a list before submitting to give it a chance to mature. - 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. +- Make sure the list is useful before submitting. That implies it has enough content and every item has a good succinct description. - Make an individual pull request for each suggestion. - Titles should be [capitalized](http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/capitalization/rules-for-capitalization-in-titles.html). - Use the following format: `[List Name](link)` @@ -18,6 +17,10 @@ Please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines: Thank you for your suggestions! +## Creating your own awesome list + +To create your own list, check out the [instructions](create-list.md). + ## Adding something to an Awesome list If you have something awesome to contribute to an awesome list, this is how you do it. diff --git a/create-list.md b/create-list.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dbb4166 --- /dev/null +++ b/create-list.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +# Creating Your Own List + +- Read the [awesome manifesto](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/master/awesome.md) and ensure your list complies. +- Wait at least a couple of weeks after creating a list before submitting to this list to give it a chance to mature. +- Search this list before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate. If it is, try and contribute to the best one instead of making your own. +- A link back to this list from yours, so users can discover more lists, would be appreciated. +- Make sure you read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/master/contributing.md) first. + +Thanks for being awesome! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 21098e4..0c2049c 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ If you want to contribute, please read the [contribution guidelines](contributing.md). +If you want to create your own list, please read the [create list instructions](create-list.md). ## Table of Contents