diff --git a/docs/contributing.txt b/docs/contributing.txt
index 37c9196467..885f5159b9 100644
--- a/docs/contributing.txt
+++ b/docs/contributing.txt
@@ -328,8 +328,12 @@ incorrect translation, or if you'd like to add a language that isn't yet
 translated, here's what to do:
 
     * Join the `Django i18n mailing list`_ and introduce yourself.
-    * Create and submit translations using the methods described in the
+    * Create translations using the methods described in the
       `i18n documentation`_.
+    * Create a diff of the ``.po`` file against the current Subversion trunk.
+    * Make sure that `` bin/compile-messages.py -l <lang>`` runs without
+      producing any warnings.
+    * Attach the patch to a ticket in Django's ticket system.
 
 .. _Django i18n mailing list: http://groups.google.com/group/django-i18n/
 .. _i18n documentation: ../i18n/