Buying Quote by MaryJanice Davidson
“It never failed—I'd buy a new journal, write like a madwoman for ten pages, then lose total interest in the process. Three months later, I'd start the whole process all over again. I think I just liked buying new notebooks.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk on Writing Habits, 2018
She describes a cyclical pattern of buying new notebooks, writing intensely, losing interest, and then restarting, suggesting novelty drives her writing motivation.
In simple terms: She repeatedly buys new journals, writes a lot, then stops, only to start again later.
Key Takeaway
Use fresh tools to rekindle creative momentum.
Themes
writing
creativity
habit formation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
practical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- creative writing sessions
- habit tracking
Key Concepts
novelty effect
motivation cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper habits could sustain writing beyond novelty?
- How does novelty affect creative flow?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on novelty may prevent sustained long‑term productivity without deeper habit building.
