Update readme to help orient new contributors

README.md

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 AsciiDoc sources for the docs hosted at <https://docs.bisq.network>.
 
+## New Contributors
+
+Bisq's [decentralized governance structure][3] makes documentation especially important. If you're interested in contributing:
+
+- Take a look at [existing docs][4] to get a feel for the general approach to format, tone, and detail
+- Look through our [Contributor's Checklist][5] for a background on how we work and conventions (e.g., proper git commit messages)
+- Correspond with existing contributors [on Slack^] to discuss your ideas or determine where help is most needed
+
 ## Build
 
 To build locally, run `./gradlew build` (`gradlew.bat build --project-cache-dir=../cache` on Windows) and then open `build/asciidoc/html5/index.html` in your browser.
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 [1]: https://asciidoctor.org/docs/user-manual
 [2]: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/livereload/jnihajbhpnppcggbcgedagnkighmdlei
+[3]: https://docs.bisq.network/user-dao-intro.html
+[4]: https://docs.bisq.network
+[5]: https://docs.bisq.network/contributor-checklist.html