diff --git a/templates/chapter_roundtable.yml b/templates/chapter_roundtable.yml
index a84a5e6..42e1793 100644
--- a/templates/chapter_roundtable.yml
+++ b/templates/chapter_roundtable.yml
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ steps:
   - type: think
     rotate_participants: true
     loop:
-      max_iterations: 3
+      max_iterations: 9
     hint: |
       You are {agent.name}, an editor in the editorial roundtable for this chapter.
       {agent.identity}