diff --git a/src/auto_readme/templates/__init__.py b/src/auto_readme/templates/__init__.py
index c2021be..d3e1f3f 100644
--- a/src/auto_readme/templates/__init__.py
+++ b/src/auto_readme/templates/__init__.py
@@ -112,8 +112,7 @@ This project uses:
 
 ---
 
-*Generated by Auto README Generator on {{ generated_at }}*
-""",
+*Generated by Auto README Generator on {{ generated_at }}*""",
     }
 
     def __init__(self, custom_template_dir: Optional[Path] = None):
@@ -288,7 +287,7 @@ This project uses:
                 "- Lint with `npm run lint`",
             ])
 
-        return "\n".join(guidelines)
+        return "\\n".join(guidelines)
 
 
 class TemplateManager: