docs: Improve contributing section in README (#522)

Signed-off-by: Pranay <[email protected]>

Author: Pranay22077

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ This changelog is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.
 - Refactored `examples/transfer_hbar.py` to improve modularity by separating transfer and balance query operations into dedicated functions
 - Enhanced contributing section in README.md with resource links
 - Refactored examples/topic_message_submit.py to be more modular
+- docs: Improved the contributing section in the README.md file
 
 ### Fixed
 - Added explicit read and write permissions to test.yml

README.md

@@ -154,7 +154,18 @@ Topic deletion successful.
 
 ## Contributing
 
-We appreciate your interest in improving the Hiero Python SDK! Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/hiero-ledger/hiero-sdk-python/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) for details about our contribution process, including bug reports, feature requests, and code contributions.
+We appreciate your interest in improving the Hiero Python SDK!
+Interested in helping out? We'd love for you to contribute!
+
+Before you start, it's **essential** that you carefully read our main contribution guide: **[CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)**. This document is your roadmap to making a successful contribution.
+
+Following the steps in this guide is the best way to ensure your pull request (PR) can be merged smoothly. It covers crucial requirements, including:
+
+* How to get your commits **verified** (which is mandatory for merging).
+* The correct way to update the **changelog** with your changes.
+* The full step-by-step workflow for submitting code.
+
+Our guide also explains how you can contribute in other ways, like submitting **bug reports** and proposing new **feature requests**.
 
 ### Links
 - [Hiero Python SDK Discord](https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1336494517544681563)