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+See both the `towncrier docs`_ and the `pluggy release readme`_ for hot
+tips. We basically have the most minimal setup and release process right
+now and use the default `fragment set`_.
+
+
+.. _towncrier docs: https://github.com/twisted/towncrier#quick-start
+.. _pluggy release readme: https://github.com/twisted/towncrier#quick-start
+.. _fragment set: https://github.com/twisted/towncrier#news-fragments