diff --git a/scripts/release.sh b/scripts/release.sh
index 225f9a1..7e87b20 100755
--- a/scripts/release.sh
+++ b/scripts/release.sh
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ fi
 docker build -f build.Dockerfile -t lemur-build .
 MSYS_NO_PATHCONV=1 docker run -it --rm -v .:/app -w /app --entrypoint bash lemur-build /app/scripts/do-bundle.sh
 
-(read -r -d EOF 'body' <<EOF
+body=$(cat <<EOF
 ## How to install
 
 The emulator can be found in the "Downloads" section of this release.
@@ -48,9 +48,9 @@ If you're not sure which to choose, use [this guide](https://support.apple.com/e
 
 You can either download and run \`lemur-linux\`, or download and install the attached .deb file.
 EOF
-) || true
+)
 
-(read -r -d EOF 'payload' <<EOF
+payload=$(cat <<EOF
 {
   "body": $(echo "$body" | jq -Rsa .),
   "draft": false,
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ EOF
   "tag_name": "v${version}"
 }
 EOF
-) || true
+)
 
 echo "Creating release..."
 response=$(curl -s --json "$payload" "https://git.virtual-boy.com/api/v1/repos/PVB/lemur/releases?token=$RELEASE_TOKEN")