diff --git a/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-newbie.xml b/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-newbie.xml
index 4db4bc1441..0ebc01fe40 100644
--- a/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-newbie.xml
+++ b/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-newbie.xml
@@ -1105,7 +1105,10 @@
                     earlier in the manual.
                     This method uses the <filename>create-pull-request</filename> and 
                     <filename>send-pull-request</filename> scripts that automate much of the 
-                    process.</note></listitem>
+                    process.
+                    You might also consider requesting a contrib area and the associated rights
+                    needed if you become a regular contributor to either the Yocto Project or 
+                    OpenEmbedded.</note></listitem>
                 <listitem><para>Import the files into your mail client by using the 
                     <filename>git send-email</filename> command.
                     <note>In order to use <filename>git send-email</filename>, you must have the