diff --git a/NEWS.rst b/NEWS.rst
index 177108106..0de43cc00 100644
--- a/NEWS.rst
+++ b/NEWS.rst
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@
     create a link to the relevant documentation - and check that the docs are
     still up to date!
 
+    When adding a new release, change "DFHack future" to the appropriate title
+    before releasing, and then add a new "DFHack future" section after releasing.
+
 
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 Changelog