diff --git a/README.hacking b/README.hacking
index a225533..95a14ca 100644
--- a/README.hacking
+++ b/README.hacking
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ Publishing New Versions
 =======================
 To build and publish a new version on NPM:
 
+- Tag version with 'v' prefix
 - Regenerate `configure' with version information:
     $ ./autogen.sh
 - Test:
     $ ./configure && make
-- Tag version with 'v' prefix
 - Create tarball:
     $ make dist
 - Publish: