As of the time I'm writing this, I've had my manuscript for my one completed novel beta read by at least eight or nine people, all of whom provided helpful (if occasionally contradictory) feedback. Some of them were non-writer friends, others were writers on a different writer's board, but all of it was useful for one reason or another.
I'm getting recommendations (and offers) for beta-readers here on AW, and while I'm tempted, I'm worried about "too many cooks" syndrome. It's not that I'm against getting advice or accepting help (I'll take all the help anyone's willing to give), but how many beta-readers are too many? Is it even possible to reach this point?
Any seasoned writing vets have any perspectives on this?
I'm getting recommendations (and offers) for beta-readers here on AW, and while I'm tempted, I'm worried about "too many cooks" syndrome. It's not that I'm against getting advice or accepting help (I'll take all the help anyone's willing to give), but how many beta-readers are too many? Is it even possible to reach this point?
Any seasoned writing vets have any perspectives on this?