Preprints: Why and how to use them Section Editor and Author: Maddy Dyer Preprints are a key part of science communication and publication strategy. Medical writers should therefore help inform authors about preprint options. In this article, I present the arguments for and against using preprints and provide practical considerations when posting, disclosing, updating, and citing them.   Medical Writing. 2024;33(3):104–107. https://doi.org/10.56012/nwco8539