diff --git a/episodes/operations.md b/episodes/operations.md
index 974acba4..cf8617d6 100644
--- a/episodes/operations.md
+++ b/episodes/operations.md
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ and join/subscribe to any communication channels that you find interesting.
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 ## Further Reading
-[The Carpentries Lesson Developer Handbook](https://docs.carpentries.org/handbooks/lesson_developers.html) provides guidance and a list of resources for lesson developers to consult as they move through the different stages of development. 
+[The Carpentries Lesson Developer Handbook][lessondev-handbook] provides guidance and a list of resources for lesson developers to consult as they move through the different stages of development. 
 
 
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diff --git a/episodes/wrap-up2.md b/episodes/wrap-up2.md
index fbce5ac5..52f49223 100644
--- a/episodes/wrap-up2.md
+++ b/episodes/wrap-up2.md
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ will change as you move through these stages.
 | beta             | feedback from pilot workshops; polishing changes; expanding instructor notes; suggestions for major overhauls/reorganisations | recruiting pilot instructors; reviewing changes; guiding contributors |
 | stable           | feedback from workshops; polishing changes; new/updated content | reviewing changes; guiding contributors; onboarding new maintainers; stepping away from the project |
 
-As you continue to make progress, remember that [The Carpentries Lesson Developer Handbook](https://docs.carpentries.org/handbooks/lesson_developers.html) provides guidance and a list of resources for lesson developers to consult.
+As you continue to make progress, remember that [The Carpentries Lesson Developer Handbook][lessondev-handbook] provides guidance and a list of resources for lesson developers to consult.
 
 ## Farewell and Feedback
 
diff --git a/links.md b/links.md
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--- a/links.md
+++ b/links.md
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 [jose]: jose.theoj.org/
 [kirschner-2006]: https://github.com/carpentries/instructor-training/blob/gh-pages/files/papers/kirschner-minimal-guidance-fails-2006.pdf
 [lc]: https://librarycarpentry.org/
+[lessondev-handbook]: https://docs.carpentries.org/handbooks/lesson_developers.html
 [pilot-notes-template]: https://codimd.carpentries.org/lesson-pilot-observation-notes-template#
 [swc]: https://software-carpentry.org/
 [swc-lessons]: https://software-carpentry.org/lessons/