Writing & Editing

The written word can be mightier than the sword...only when created and edited effectively.

As an author and editor, Bill Manci is well read within the fisheries and natural resources communities and offers to you his more than 47 years of professional experience in creation and modification of new and existing documents. His client list includes government agencies, private corporations, and individuals in diverse fields from science to robotic technology. No assignment is too large or too small.

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Just a Few Writing Examples (samples of more than 300 items)

• Manci, B. 2001-2024. Contributing author/columnist. Fish Farming News, Penobscot, Maine.
• Manci, B. 2002-2022. Contributing author. The Paleo Diet Newsletter, Boulder, Colorado.
• Manci, B. 1994-2022. Contributing author/columnist. The Fish Line, Colorado Aquaculture Association, Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
• Manci, B. 1992-2001. Contributing author/columnist. The Aquaculture News, Jonesville, Louisiana.
• Manci, B. 2001. Is commercial yellow perch production in the U.S. feasible? Aquaculture Magazine 26(1):26-35.
• Manci, B. 2000. Prospects for yellow perch aquaculture. Global Aquaculture Advocate 3(6):62-63.
• Manci, B. 2000. Contributing author. Ag Journal, La Junta, Colorado.
• Manci, B. 1999. Yellow perch. Wildlife Window 1(4):1, 9-10.
• Manci, W. E. 1994. Book review: fish farming technology. Progressive Fish-Culturist 56:222-223.
• Manci, W. E. 1993. A showcase for sustainable agriculture and water conservation: integrated fish and plant production at the Rocky Mountain Aquarium in Estes Park. Presented at the 1993 South Platte forum: seeking an integrated approach to watershed management in the South Platte basin. Fort Collins, Colorado.
• Manci, W. E. 1993. Farming and the environment. Gareth Stevens, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 32pp.
• Manci, W. E. and D. S. Proebstel. 1993. Endangered fishes of the world. Pages 31-1,529 in Endangered wildlife of the world. Marshall Cavendish, North Bellmore, New York.
• Manci, W. E. 1993. The marine world: too big to harm? Pages 1,421-1,424 in Endangered wildlife of the world. Marshall Cavendish, North Bellmore, New York.
• Manci, W. E. 1993. Wetlands: the cradle of life. Pages 1,428-1,430 in Endangered wildlife of the world. Marshall Cavendish, North Bellmore, New York.
• Hopkins, T. A. and W. E. Manci. 1993. Aquaculture: opportunity now, part 3-education and cooperation. Aquaculture Magazine 19(2):60-72.
• Hopkins, T. A. and W. E. Manci. 1993. Aquaculture: opportunity now, part 2-the power of economics. Aquaculture Magazine 19(1):30-38.
• Hopkins, T. A. and W. E. Manci. 1992. Aquaculture: opportunity now, part 1. Aquaculture Magazine 18(6):43-47.
• Manci, W. E., K. G. Richardson, and J. A. Bauer. 1992. Design and performance of an electronic lighting-control circuit that simulates sunrise and sunset. Progressive Fish-Culturist 54:127-129.
• Manci, W. E. 1989. Apogee Orbitor (Automatic Guided Vehicle system) owner's manual. Apogee Robotics, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado.
• Manci, W. E. 1989. Master AGV control (MAC) software documentation. Apogee Robotics, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado.

Just a Few Editing Examples

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Periodic editing assignments.
• National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado. Periodic editing assignments.
• U.S. Forest Service, Fort Collins, Colorado. Periodic editing assignments.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. Numerous in-house research reports (fish and wildlife).
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. 1991 International Canada goose symposium proceedings.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. Aquatic insects of the Bois Brule River system, Wisconsin.
• Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Emporia, Kansas. Strategic plan for North American quail management and research. National quail symposium (Quail III).

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