diff --git a/bookwyrm/models/site.py b/bookwyrm/models/site.py
index 4646c0c7a..052573af1 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/models/site.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/models/site.py
@@ -24,10 +24,13 @@ class SiteSettings(models.Model):
 
     # about page
     registration_closed_text = models.TextField(
-        default='We aren\'t taking new users at this time. You can find an open instance at <a href="https://joinbookwyrm.com/instances">joinbookwyrm.com/instances</a>.'
+        default="We aren't taking new users at this time. You can find an open "
+        'instance at <a href="https://joinbookwyrm.com/instances">'
+        "joinbookwyrm.com/instances</a>."
     )
     invite_request_text = models.TextField(
-        default="If your request is approved, you will receive an email with a registration link."
+        default="If your request is approved, you will receive an email with a "
+        "registration link."
     )
     code_of_conduct = models.TextField(default="Add a code of conduct here.")
     privacy_policy = models.TextField(default="Add a privacy policy here.")