diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.rst b/CONTRIBUTING.rst
index ae74cfe5..3773d15a 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.rst
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.rst
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ Start coding
         $ git checkout -b your-branch-name origin/main
 
 -   Using your favorite editor, make your changes,
-    `committing as you go`_.
+    committing as you go.
 -   Include tests that cover any code changes you make. Make sure the
     test fails without your patch. Run the tests as described below.
 -   Push your commits to your fork on GitHub and
@@ -181,7 +181,6 @@ Start coding
 
         $ git push --set-upstream fork your-branch-name
 
-.. _committing as you go: https://dont-be-afraid-to-commit.readthedocs.io/en/latest/git/commandlinegit.html#commit-your-changes
 .. _create a pull request: https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request