diff --git a/pull_request_template.md b/pull_request_template.md
index 48d408ac3..9ab07e3aa 100644
--- a/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,2 +1,4 @@
 Be sure to edit the `master` section of `CHANGELOG.md` to include a description
 of the change being made in this PR.
+
+You are also welcome to add your name to `AUTHORS.md` if you like.