diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index c46f92e..8ad1e16 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
 ### New Issue Checklist
 
 - [ ] I have updated truemail to the latest version
-- [ ] I have read the [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md)
-- [ ] I have read the [documentation](README.md)
+- [ ] I have read the [Contribution Guidelines](../CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] I have read the [documentation](../README.md)
 - [ ] I have searched for [existing GitHub issues](https://github.com/rubygarage/truemail/issues)
 
 ### Issue Description
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index a0413b7..290e91f 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project
 - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation
 - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly
-- [ ] I have read the [**CONTRIBUTING** document](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] I have read the [**CONTRIBUTING** document](../CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes
 - [ ] I have run `bundle exec rspec` from the root directory to see all new and existing tests pass
 - [ ] I have run `rubocop` and `reek` to ensure the code style is valid
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index a3b4fd7..8185ee4 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -16,8 +16,9 @@ Good bug reports are extremely helpful - thank you!
 
 Guidelines for bug reports:
 
-1. **Use the GitHub issue search** — check if the issue has already been reported.
-2. **Check if the issue has been fixed** — try to reproduce it using the latest `master` or development branch in the repository.
+1. **Use the GitHub issue search** — check if the issue has already been reported
+2. **Check if the issue has been fixed** — try to reproduce it using the latest `master` or development branch in the repository
+3. Truemail [issue template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md)
 
 A good bug report shouldn't leave others needing to chase you up for more information. Please try to be as detailed as possible in your report. What is your environment? What steps will reproduce the issue? What would you expect to be the outcome? All these details will help people to fix any potential bugs.
 
@@ -37,7 +38,8 @@ Please adhere to the coding conventions used throughout a project (indentation,
 
 Guidelines for pull requests:
 
-1. Fork the repo.
-2. Run the tests. This is to make sure your starting point works. Tests can be run via ```rspec```
-3. Create a new branch and make your changes. This includes tests for features!
-4. Push to your fork and submit a pull request.
+1. Truemail [pull request template](.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md)
+2. Fork the repo
+3. Run the tests. This is to make sure your starting point works. Tests can be run via ```rspec```
+4. Create a new branch and make your changes. This includes tests for features!
+5. Push to your fork and submit a pull request