diff --git a/doc/source/creators.rst b/doc/source/creators.rst
index 9aaae3c..9829d30 100644
--- a/doc/source/creators.rst
+++ b/doc/source/creators.rst
@@ -495,6 +495,14 @@ like::
 
 See other files in the same directory for further examples.
 
+Create an IRC Channel for Realtime Collaboration
+------------------------------------------------
+
+This step is not required, but if you're considering adding a new IRC
+channel, see the `IRC services
+<https://docs.openstack.org/infra/system-config/irc.html>`_
+documentation.
+
 Configure GerritBot to Announce Changes
 ---------------------------------------
 
@@ -528,9 +536,6 @@ channel, add it to the ``openstack-oslo`` section::
     branches:
       - master
 
-If you're adding a new IRC channel, see the `IRC
-services <https://docs.openstack.org/infra/system-config/irc.html>`_ documentation.
-
 .. _basic_zuul_jobs:
 
 Add Project to Zuul