diff --git a/RELEASE.rst b/RELEASE.rst
index e86609d1b..ac2d813b4 100644
--- a/RELEASE.rst
+++ b/RELEASE.rst
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Publishing a new release
 
 Verify all current changes in develop run correctly on nightly tests.
 
-1. Start a branch named Release-0.x.x  Change the version in pyproject.toml and verify docs build;
+1. Start a branch named Release-0.x.x  Change the version in pyproject.toml and verify docs build, add to HISTORY.md for this release,
    and get this change merged into develop. (You may want to set the bypass as in step 2)
 2. On github site go to Settings; on the left under Code and Automation
    click on Branches; under Branch protection rules edit main;