Just a quick post. Sorry about the craziness you're experiencing at the moment with Smokey. This stands to reason why detachment is so important and place the focus squarely on yourself & the girls.
As for clarity the range of tech writing, most experienced tech writers earn $47.00 per hour. Perhaps you can start at the $30.00 to $35.00 range as a starter. Then when you have more experience under your belt, then you can raise your hourly fee accordingly.
All the best with getting more assignments. I think there's a STC chapter in the Columbus area.
