diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md
index 1af88ddc1..cccb17ffc 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name:  A bug
-about: Any problem that is most likely an error or weakness in hledger's software, documentation, web presence, usability etc.
+about: Any problem that seems to be an error or weakness in hledger's software, documentation, marketing, usability...
 labels: A BUG
 ---
 
@@ -12,14 +12,14 @@ Some things to check before reporting:
 - If you're not sure this is a bug, or if some discussion would help,
   contact us on chat or the mail list first: https://hledger.org#help-feedback
 
-- Have you looked at (the right version of) the manual ? 
+- Have you looked at (the right version of) the reference manual ? 
   Use `hledger help [--help]` to view the built-in manuals,
   or view the hledger.org -> REFERENCE MANUALS and choose the right version
   at the top of the page.
 
-Some details that may be useful to include: 
+Things that can help us resolve your issue faster:
 
-- A minimal reproducible example  (--anon can help anonymise data)
-- Any related documentation you have found at http://hledger.org
+- A small reproducible example  (--anon can help anonymise data)
 - The output of hledger --version
 - What platform you're on
+- Any related docs that you found
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
index ab8b40b87..b64a7392e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name:  A wish
-about: A request for something new to improve hledger software, documentation, etc.
+about: A request or proposal for improving hledger's software, documentation, marketing, usability...
 labels: A WISH
 ---
 
@@ -13,7 +13,12 @@ Some things to check before requesting:
   Often it's best to discuss and attract interest on chat or the mail list first;
   use your best judgement. https://hledger.org#help-feedback
 
-- Have you looked for a related feature in (the right version of) the manual ? 
+- Have you looked for related features in (the right version of) the reference manual ? 
   Use `hledger help [--help]` to view the built-in manuals,
   or view the hledger.org -> REFERENCE MANUALS and choose the proper version
   at the top of the page.
+
+Things that will move your request along faster:
+
+- A small example or mockup of your intended UI/output
+- A rough draft of intended command line help/reference documentation