diff --git a/docs/docs/submit-to-starter-library.md b/docs/docs/submit-to-starter-library.md
index 9d637ede570b7..353d6d12adc40 100644
--- a/docs/docs/submit-to-starter-library.md
+++ b/docs/docs/submit-to-starter-library.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Use the following template to ensure required fields are filled:
   tags:
     - (required)
   features:
-    - (optional, but encouraged)
+    - (required)
 ```
 
 Check out the [`starters.yml`](https://github.com/gatsbyjs/gatsby/blob/master/docs/starters.yml) file for examples.