diff --git a/doc/source/index.rst b/doc/source/index.rst
index e506795eb..222135958 100644
--- a/doc/source/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/index.rst
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Here you can find the specs, and spec template, for each release:
    specs/kilo/index
    specs/juno/index
 
-There are also some partial specifications that can be found here:
+There are also some approved backlog specifications that are looking for owners:
 
 .. toctree::
    :glob:
diff --git a/doc/source/specs/backlog/index.rst b/doc/source/specs/backlog/index.rst
index fada7d5fb..b9b6087d3 100644
--- a/doc/source/specs/backlog/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/specs/backlog/index.rst
@@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ Nova Backlog Specifications
 If you have a problem that needs solving, but you are not currently planning
 on implementing it, this is the place we can store your ideas.
 
+If you are looking for a blueprint to work on, here is a list of specifications
+that are looking for owners. If you would like to implement one of these
+specifications, fill out the missing sections and follow the standard process
+of submitting it to a release (See :doc:`../../readme`).
+
 These specifications have the problem description completed, but all other
 sections are optional.