Added a few details and sub-steps to the instructions based on my experience-- i.e., defining "fork" upon its first use, letting the new user know they have to confirm their account via email to start editing, and adding an instruction to click the "edit" button, which only then triggers the creation of a fork.

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 ## How to contribute
 
-To add or edit content, fork [the project on GitLab](https://gitlab.com/medlabboulder/democraticmediums) and submit a merge request once you have made your changes. Follow these instructions to take advantage of the website's integration with the GitLab online editor:
+To add or edit content, fork (or make an editable copy of) [the project on GitLab](https://gitlab.com/medlabboulder/democraticmediums) and submit a merge request once you have made your changes. Follow these instructions to take advantage of the website's integration with the GitLab online editor:
 
 * Navigate to the page you want to edit on the Democratic Mediums website and click the edit button (a small pencil icon)
 * Sign into GitLab with an existing account or create a new one
+   * If you create a new account, you will receive an email with a confirmation link; clicking it will take you back to the page you wish to edit
+* Click the "Edit" button in the menu at the top right side of the page
 * GitLab will offer to create a "fork" for you, which is a copy of the site in your GitLab account—do so!
 * Edit the page as you wish; to edit multiple pages, it may be easier to use GitLab's "Web IDE"
 * Add a "commit message" summarizing your suggested change and click "Commit changes"