diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.rst b/CONTRIBUTING.rst
index 205bc9d..c60fac2 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.rst
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.rst
@@ -24,4 +24,5 @@
     changelog at some point. Use ``git rebase -i`` and ``git commit --ammend``
     if needed.
   
-  * Add yourself to ``CONTRIBUTORS.rst``.
+  * Add yourself to ``CONTRIBUTORS.rst`` and also add an entry to
+    ``CHANGELOG.rst`` if you think your change is relevant to end users.