potboiling
/ˈpɑtˌbɔɪlɪŋ/
noun
- The practice or activity of producing creative works quickly and cheaply for money rather than artistic value.
- Many young artists fall into potboiling to pay off their debts.
- Potboiling became his only way to survive in the competitive publishing world.
- She criticized the rise of potboiling in the film industry.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the practice of producing works for quick financial gain.
- The potboiling approach ruined his reputation as a serious painter.
- The studio's potboiling strategy led to a string of forgettable movies.
- Her potboiling habits made her novels all feel the same.