diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 36c6a39..81c9188 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -3,11 +3,9 @@
 Please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines:
 
 - Search previous suggestions before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate.
-- Make an individual pull request for each suggestion.
-- Use the following format: `[Book name](link) Author name`
-- New categories, or improvements to the existing categorization are welcome.
-- Check your spelling and grammar.
-- Make sure your text editor is set to remove trailing whitespace.
-- The pull request should have a useful title and include a link to the Goodreads page of the book and why it should be included.
+- if you want to add a new book you should have read the book.
+- Make an individual pull request for each book suggestion.
+- Use the following format: `| Book name | Author | [Goodreads rating](Goodreads url) | Year published |`
+- Mention in pull request clearly why you think the book deserve to be in the list.
 
-Thank you for your suggestions!
+Thank you!