Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Clearwater, Florida: A Teacher’s Haven for Inspiration and Impact Hey there, fellow educators—it’s Johnny Ray from Johnny Ray’s Digital Nomadic Lifestyle, here with a classroom twist you’ll love. My latest video, “Clearwater, Florida: A Nomad’s Paradise Unveiled,” just landed on YouTube, and it’s your guide to Clearwater, Florida—a Gulf Coast treasure that’s calling all teachers, whether you’re remote, on sabbatical, or just dreaming of a chalk-free escape. This isn’t just a travel spot; it’s a living lesson plan waiting to spark your creativity. Catch it here, and let’s explore why Clearwater’s your next teaching muse. Clearwater Beach is a natural wonder—white sands and Gulf waters so clear they’re a science lesson in motion. Imagine teaching ecosystems with dolphins flipping in the background—your students, virtual or in-person, will hang on every word. Pier 60’s sunset festivals are pure culture—jugglers, musicians, and a sky that paints history and art into one vivid frame. It’s a field trip you can stream or journal about, bringing lessons to life. Downtown’s your teacher’s lounge—cafés like The Nook, where you can grade papers over coffee, and coworking hubs like Station House, perfect for crafting that next online course. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium? A goldmine—meet Hope the dolphin and weave conservation into your curriculum, inspiring kids with real-world impact. Food’s a bonus—Frenchy’s tacos or market hauls teach geography through taste, connecting your classroom to the Gulf’s bounty. For us nomadic teachers, Clearwater’s a dream base—affordable living, solid Wi-Fi, and airports nearby keep you linked to students worldwide. My video’s packed with tips—how to work amid paradise, dodge summer heat, and turn this town into a teaching tool. It’s more than a getaway; it’s where you recharge and rethink education. Dig the vibe? Like and share—join me at www.sirjohn.us, where teachers like us blend learning with living, one adventure at a time.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Udemy courses just made more free previews mandatory
I have good news for everyone. Udemy decided to increase the number of required free previews and I have updated mine as required. Udemy has a great platform and has also changed the pricing structure to be between $20 and $50. I am trying to stay at the lower end and price mine at $20 so that you can get the best value available. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter and I will keep you up to date on my new online courses at Udemy and also pass on discount coupons to you.
I am a team player and if you do not see any of mine that fits your needs, be sure to check out the other great instructors on Udemy.
I am a team player and if you do not see any of mine that fits your needs, be sure to check out the other great instructors on Udemy.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
A Complete online udemy course to how to write your memoirs, which includes a discounted coupon
To encourage you to take this udemy writing course, I have included a
special 50% off code in this link where you can learn more about the
online course I teach on Udemy on
HOW TO WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS
http://goo.gl/3D43CY
HOW TO WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS
http://goo.gl/3D43CY
Udemy course on Mastering twitter tools to drive traffic
To encourage you to take this course, this ink includes a 50% coupon
http://goo.gl/Q0mloe
Twitter is by far the best way to initially drive traffic to your other sites, but to be effective with your time you need to utilize the various tools available
Twitter is by far the best way to initially drive traffic to your other sites, but to be effective with your time you need to utilize the various tools available
I hope you also sign up for the newsletter on the side post
Monday, March 28, 2016
Udemy coupons for online courses to help you earn income online
Good news on upcoming price changes!
I love the support you have given me as an instructor on
Udemy. I do have some other courses that you might not be aware of. Since this
will be the last time we are allowed to price our courses this low, due to the
new pricing scheduled to go into effect on 4/4/16, I decided to make this a
real blow out and offer you a coupon making the price only $5 each.
The coupon is included in included and will only be
effective until 4/4/2106
Be sure to share this will your friends also
https://www.udemy.com/learn-clickbank-affiliate-marketing-to-earn-a-passive-income/?couponCode=marchmadness
Writing a query letter that avoids pitfalls and gets results
https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-query-letter-that-avoids-pitfalls-and-gets-results/?couponCode=marchmadness
How to Write Your Memoirs
https://www.udemy.com/how-to-write-your-memoirs/?couponCode=marchmadness
Mastering Twitter
https://www.udemy.com/mastering-twitter/?couponCode=marchmadness
Friday, March 4, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
LEARN HOW TO MAKE MONEY USING CLICKBANK AFFILIATE MARKETING
I have just released a new course on Udemy.
This course is on how to make money using clickbank affiliate marketing, and this link has a discounted coupon in it reducing the price from $59 to only $10
https://www.udemy.com/learn-clickbank-affiliate-marketing-to-earn-a-passive-income/?couponCode=fanclub
Monday, February 8, 2016
How to write your query letter to get results
HOW TO WRITE YOUR QUERY LETTER

Learning to write is a skill that takes years. Writing a novel or a non-fictional project can take years in producing it and editing it to where a publisher will want to take it on. With all of this energy, time and money invested in producing a creative piece of work completed, it now comes time to become a business person and market your work.
Writing a query letter is never easy. Let's face it, it means taking a complete novel and boiling it down to one page. And on this page, you have to connect with the agent or editor, sell yourself, pitch the story-line, and ask them to give you a chance. Each paragraph has a specific purpose. This short course will lead you through the main pitfalls, and offer you what must be covered in a few words. After all of the work put into writing the book, the query letter has to be perfect, and you should do everything you can to make it so.
This course is broken down to piece by piece lectures where I go over the key elements of the four major paragraphs that all query letters should have. These key elements have to be precise, yet strong enough to grab the interest of the agent or editor.
Trying to write a query letter is hard and getting rejection letters even harder. To avoid this painful situation, take the time to learn how to write a query letter properly, and take your hard work, your baby, to the next level and become a published author.
Friday, January 8, 2016
WELCOME
Hello, my friends
I am rebuilding many of my blogs and making them more specific to my various activities. Yes, I am now teaching courses on udemy, which I am loving. This blog will be a go to place to see what I am up to, which courses I have that are new and which ones I am working on.
This will also be the place to tell me what you would like for me to produce. So, please leave me a note anytime.
I will be adding a new page, which can be found just under the header, for each course added. From time to time I will be giving out discounts so be sure to come often to this page. You can also follow this page and join my army of people who want to make the world a better place by completing the form on the upper right hand side.
I look forward to interacting with everyone and hope you visit often.
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