Louise Joy Writes

18/10/2023

Feeling absolutely chuffed at these achievements on Formidable Joy lately:

✨ 69.3k web impressions on Google
✨ Top 5 position on Google for my Halloween road trip post
✨ I finally deleted all my broken links
✨ Got accepted into the GetYourGuide travel community

This is why I always put together a blogging report each month, even just for my own eyes! Though copying numbers across can be tedious, I have a page specifically for highlights of the month where I celebrate my little wins.

It's so much more rewarding than tracking social media followers or post likes 🙌🏻

14/02/2020

❤️ Happy Valentines Day ❤️

My gift to you is the chance to read the brand new issue of Circus Magazine!

The spring issue boasts a feature on Bridal Boutique, a round up of Circus Magazine's Food & Drink Awards and a fab focus on 'The Land Of Smiles' - aka Thailand!

💬 You can find my usual feature, Lou Loves London on page 17. In this issue, I'm talking all about London's best immersive foodie events & experiences 👇

http://bit.ly/circusmagspring

Circus Magazine Spring 2020

06/02/2020

Boomtown Fair has launched Chapter 12 with State Of Emergency multi-stage spectacular & line up! ✨🎉

Boomtown's brand new site-wide show will delve deeper into the famous immersive storyline, questioning where we are as a society and how - if possible - we can find a route to New Beginnings.

Brand new to the line up are: Wu-Tang Clan, The Libertines, Underworld, Kano, Kool & The Gang and more.

There is a limited amount of Tier 3 tickets still available - how can anyone miss out on this incredible new line up?!

For more information visit www.boomtownfair.co.uk.

14/01/2020

Have you read my new blog post all about 's amazing auto-save technology yet? It also includes how you can get an exclusive £10 welcome bonus at the moment! Visit to find out more - and remember to use promo code FORMIDABLE10 to be eligible!

How to stash the cash with Chip app's clever auto-save system - and bag a £10 welcome bonus in the process!

15/12/2019

I've become a right little regular at The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue) lately - and this is one of the reasons why. In case you didn't already know, I also write for Invicta Magazine!

Recently I had the chance to check out Sumo Cyco, As Sirens Fall and Suburban live - and this is how it went down 🤘

http://bit.ly/2P77GkI

📸 = Shaun James Carr

P.S - I don’t know how I’ve managed to miss Sumo Cyco touring the UK twice a year for the past five years but if there ever was proof that I’m a massive idiot for missing them – this is it. I’m an idiot. An idiot with a serious girl crush.

12/12/2019

Ever lived with an ex-boyfriend? It sucks.

🔥 The lines are ALWAYS blurred
🔥 You easily fall back into old habits
🔥 One of you has to move on sooner or later

I've been there. So I was delighted to offer a little insight into this cool little feature on Stylist all about the reality of flat-sharing with an ex. Nice little read @ http://bit.ly/34evzeF!

Nine million Brits have ended up living with an ex after a breakup, but what is the reality of cohabiting with someone you need to move on from?

28/11/2019

Did you know that I am also a Freelance Marketing Executive? 💻

I have grown up with social media. Since graduating, I have spent the majority of my time writing and if I’ve not been writing I’ve been promoting my blog. If I’ve not been promoting my blog I’ve been looking after the marketing of other companies…and I’m sure you catch my drift. I can turn my hand to pretty much anything (digital or print) with little to no training – I don’t need to be told that article titles need to be SEO friendly or that images need Alt tags. I’m already well aware of the importance of every social media site going and how, really, you need to be switched on to social media 24/7 to be kept in the loop for any trending hashtag or opportunity.

I’ve been also been blogging for nearly ten years now, researching and writing copy, taking photos, dealing with marketing, teaching myself SEO, running social media and working with big brands from Beefeater to Veganuary (two very different companies with two very different aims). I’ve worked with brands from a blogger point of view, from a consumer’s stance..and from a marketing role too.

I’m also really good at data entry – just check out my experience on People Per Hour. I know it’s not exciting but I’m really good (and fast) at it – and I love a good spreadsheet. Trust me. Google Sheets is LIFE.

I live and breathe social media – let me help your company do the same.

STAND OUT SKILLS
Writing | Subbing | Copywriting | SEO | Key Words | Google Analytics | Social Media | PR | Marketing | Blogging | A lil’ bit of Indesign | A lil’ bit of camera skills | A lot of Canva | Instagram Stories (ever so creative) | Interviewing | Travelling alone and with others – there’s nothing more rewarding than travelling alone! | Making great cups of tea | Google Docs

Interested? Email me on [email protected] for more information.

10/11/2019

⭐ The winter issue of Circus Magazine is now live ⭐

This latest issue features an interview with Neon Moon Burlesque, the Circus Food & Drink Awards..and my very own column too, of course!

💬 Read all about my thought’s on Rooftop at Queen of Hoxton's Emerald City pop up on page 26 👇

bit.ly/loucircusmagwinter

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31/10/2019

It's a bit late for my Halloween in London guide considering it's Halloween today but I'm still rather proud of 2019's guide so I'm sharing it again anyway 🎃

Some cool things you can still book onto include:

🖤 Escaping zombies in the real-life equivalent to a horror game at Variant 31 (and they've recently announced special edition experiences that take place entirely in the dark with just a torch to guide you...)
🖤 Facing up to 13 different fears with The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs' Phobophobia Halloween event
🖤 ...and bouncing around at BallieBallerson's spooky Halloween events

It's not too late to make plans! We've still got this weekend, thankfully...

Enjoy the full guide @ http://bit.ly/halloweeninlondon2019

There's no better place to celebrate Halloween than London - but you'll be spoilt for choice. Here's my pick of London's Best Halloween Events 2019

20/09/2019

I'm starting to plan my content! If anyone has any press releases, campaigns or cool events going on in London/the South East hit me up @ [email protected]! 👻🎃🧟💀🕷️

www.formidablejoy.com/?s=halloween

20/09/2019

⭐ I recently launched my first-ever column in the amazing Circus Magazine - the leading lifestyle and foodie magazine for Milton Keynes & beyond! ⭐

I will be focusing on up and coming events in London - as well as anything quirky, unique or pop up going on in the capital.

💬 My first column focuses on five immersive experiences worth doing in London in 2019!

👇 Read the Summer 2019 issue below - my column is on page 46! 👇

http://bit.ly/loucircusmag

01/11/2017

YO. This week I took part in my very first podcast! I took part in Betamax Video Club's episode all about a Halloween favourite, Beetlejuice. Betamax Video Club focuses on 80s movies (y'know, the best movies!), and invited me on the show so GO LISTEN. It's a gooden - if you can get past the fact that I sound like a total boy (yes I hate the sound of my own voice, haha) and Rich has done a mighty fine job of launching this amazeballs project. Give it a listen and let me know what you think! https://betamax.podbean.com/e/beetlejuice/

For this week's episode, I was joined by Louise Joy to talk about 1988's Beetlejuice. Recorded just before Hallowe'en, it's a spooky yet hilarious early Tim Burton flick. You can find Louise's blog at http://www.formidablejoy.com/, Facebook at https://www....

23/08/2017

Did you know it's actually pretty easy to eat/be vegan when travelling around/visiting Romania? Don't believe me? Check out my latest post where I share some recommendations of vegan-friendly restaurants around the country.. http://bit.ly/2voXKWA

Formidable Joy - UK Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog | Food | Eating Vegan in Romania. I share some recommendations for if you ever visit Romania on a vegan diet.

29/07/2017

Following on from my time spent in Mexico recently, I put together a guest post for A World to Travel! I share 7 fun experiences for a first time traveller in Mexico... http://www.aworldtotravel.com/fun-experiences-for-a-first-time-traveler-in-mexico/

Recently I took the plunge and decided to try my hand at traveling. Although I am not an expert –..

15/06/2017

PMSing can make a woman feel completely overwhelmed - I can personally vouch for this and so can all these other ladies...
http://metro.co.uk/2017/01/29/these-are-the-funniest-reasons-women-have-cried-due-to-pms-6375503/

I cried at the live action Cinderella because she was just so kind

13/06/2017

Camden Rocks Festival has been a favourite music festival of mine for some time now - and not just because it offers so many different artists in JUST ONE DAY. I recently popped down to my favourite area of London on behalf of Invicta Magazine to experience the festival, and here's my thoughts on some of the artists I had the pleasure of seeing on the day...http://invictamag.com/live-camden-rocks-festival-2017/

is one of the most diverse and popular day music festivals going, with 250 artists on offer at 25 different venues around Camden. I’ve already spoken about

26/05/2017

I recently travelled to Mexico to take part in Trek America Travel's Mexican BLT tour - here's a small interview I did with them about my time on the tour! http://www.trekamerica.com/blog/tales-from-trekker-louises-mexican-blt