diff --git a/README b/README
index 61d574a9c..d3c7cc5ef 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -49,5 +49,5 @@ the patch to a new bug report [or preferably, check to see if there is
 already a bug report that corresponds to your patch]. Bug reports 
 containing patches should include the 'PATCH' keyword.
 
-Patches should be created using the unified diff form.
-	ie. svn diff file-to-be-patched.c > patch.diff
+See https://live.gnome.org/GnomeLove/SubmittingPatches for how to create
+patches.