diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 23101b31..2354cd9d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,18 +1,33 @@
+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Found a bug?  Please report it if it hasn't already been filed...
+title: ""
+labels: ""
+assignees: ""
+---
+
 ## Describe the bug
+
 A clear and concise description of what the bug is and what the expected behaviour was.
 
 ## To reproduce
+
 Steps on how to reproduce the behaviour:
+
 1. Go to ...
 2. See error
 
 ## Screenshots
+
 If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
 
 ## Platform
+
 Provide information on:
+
 - OS:
 - Terminal
 
 ## Additional context
+
 If anything hasn't been covered by the above categories, state it down here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 1113c2aa..550b6dcc 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,5 +1,15 @@
+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ""
+labels: ""
+assignees: ""
+---
+
 ## Describe the feature request
-Why should we consider this feature request?  Describe why, and/or how you think this feature will solve the issue.
+
+Why should we consider this feature request? Describe why, and/or how you think this feature will solve the issue.
 
 ## Additional context
+
 Provide any additional context here.