diff --git a/pypi_description.md b/pypi_description.md
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+# PyMARE: Python Meta-Analysis & Regression Engine
+
+A Python library for mixed-effects meta-regression (including
+meta-analysis).
+
+# License
+
+[PYMARE]{.title-ref} is licensed under the terms of the MIT license. See
+the file \'LICENSE\' for information on the history of this software,
+terms & conditions for usage, and a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
+
+All trademarks referenced herein are property of their respective
+holders.
+
+Copyright (c) 2019\--, PyMARE developers
diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
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+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -7,21 +7,8 @@ maintainer = Taylor Salo
 maintainer_email = tsalo006@fiu.edu
 description = PyMARE: Python Meta-Analysis & Regression Engine
 description_file = README.md
-long_description =
-    PyMARE: Python Meta-Analysis & Regression Engine
-    ================================================
-    A Python library for mixed-effects meta-regression (including meta-analysis).
-
-    License
-    =======
-    `PYMARE` is licensed under the terms of the MIT license. See the file
-    'LICENSE' for information on the history of this software, terms & conditions
-    for usage, and a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
-
-    All trademarks referenced herein are property of their respective holders.
-
-    Copyright (c) 2019--, PyMARE developers
-long_description_content_type = text/x-rst
+long_description = file: pypi_description.md
+long_description_content_type = text/markdown
 classifiers =
     Development Status :: 3 - Alpha
     Environment :: Console