Beta

A beta is a proofreader for one's fanfic. When a badfic is being reviewed by a member of the Canon Protection Initiative, the reviewer will often suggest getting a beta. It is important to note that a beta is the second pair of eyes needed for a fanfic: the first eyes you need are your own.

The PPC grants free beta services to most people who ask for it — just post a beta request on The Board. We used to have a beta chain, but it is now largely inactive, except for the occasional proponent of Viagra or some obscure dating service.

Alternately, you can contact someone listed in the PPC Beta Reader Directory.