diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
new file mode 100644
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+---
+
+- [ ] I have checked the latest `main` branch to see if this has already been fixed
+- [ ] I have searched existing issues and pull requests for duplicates
+
+URL to the section(s) of the book with this problem:
+
+Description of the problem:
+
+Suggested fix:
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_translation.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_translation.md
new file mode 100644
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@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+name: New translation
+about: Let us know of a new language translation you're working on
+---
+
+Language your translation is for:
+URL to the repo where you're working:
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 8710bd2b2f..e1c7e186f4 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -13,13 +13,19 @@ repository.
 The Rust project has [a code of conduct](http://rust-lang.org/policies/code-of-conduct)
 that governs all sub-projects, including this one. Please respect it!
 
-## Review
-
-Our [open pull requests][pulls] are new chapters or edits that we're
-currently working on. We would love if you would read through those and make
-comments for any suggestions or corrections!
-
-[pulls]: https://github.com/rust-lang/book/pulls
+## Expectations
+
+Because the book is [printed](https://nostarch.com/rust), and because we want
+to keep the online version of the book close to the print version when
+possible, it may take longer than you're used to for us to address your issue
+or pull request.
+
+So far, we've been doing a larger revision to coincide with [Rust
+Editions](https://doc.rust-lang.org/edition-guide/). Between those larger
+revisions, we will only be correcting errors. If your issue or pull request
+isn't strictly fixing an error, it might sit until the next time that we're
+working on a large revision: expect on the order of months or years. Thank you
+for your patience!
 
 ## Help wanted
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 54e92f6f8f..7b1236b451 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -73,6 +73,18 @@ kinds of contributions we're looking for.
 
 [contrib]: https://github.com/rust-lang/book/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
 
+Because the book is [printed](https://nostarch.com/rust), and because we want
+to keep the online version of the book close to the print version when
+possible, it may take longer than you're used to for us to address your issue
+or pull request.
+
+So far, we've been doing a larger revision to coincide with [Rust
+Editions](https://doc.rust-lang.org/edition-guide/). Between those larger
+revisions, we will only be correcting errors. If your issue or pull request
+isn't strictly fixing an error, it might sit until the next time that we're
+working on a large revision: expect on the order of months or years. Thank you
+for your patience!
+
 ### Translations
 
 We'd love help translating the book! See the [Translations] label to join in