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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING b/CONTRIBUTING
index 13e5e87..29e6473 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ Basic Information
 -----------------
 
 To report a bug or submit changes to this repository please send a
-patch to the GNU Linux-libre mailing list:
+message to the GNU Linux-libre mailing list:
 <https://www.fsfla.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linux-libre>
 
 -   Changes should be in the form of a patch generated by
-    `git format-patch`. Email those to the mailing list for review.
+    `git format-patch`.
 
 -   A patch should address one, and only one, concern. For example, a
     bug fix.
@@ -28,6 +28,24 @@ patch to the GNU Linux-libre mailing list:
 -   Your patch must also update the root level Makefile to build the
     firmware, as appropriate.
 
+Git Commit Messages
+-------------------
+
+-   Limit the subject to 50 characters.
+
+-   Use proper capitalization and imperative mood in the subject.
+
+-   Don't put a period at the end of the subject.
+
+-   Small changes, like fixing a typo, can get by with only a subject.
+    Larger changes should include a body too.
+
+-   Use a blank line to separate the subject and body.
+
+-   Use the body to explain the what and why of the change.
+
+-   Wrap the body at 70 characters.
+
 Development & Release Process
 -----------------------------