diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 0e907171..6a10c2af 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+1.3.16.dev0
+ * When generating sample configuration with generate-borgmatic-config, add a space after each "#"
+   comment indicator.
+
 1.3.15
  * #208: Fix for traceback when the "checks" option has an empty value.
  * #209: Bypass Borg error about a moved repository via "relocated_repo_access_is_ok" option in
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index a42a86d5..443a041e 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 from setuptools import find_packages, setup
 
-VERSION = '1.3.15'
+VERSION = '1.3.16.dev0'
 
 
 setup(