potboils
/ˈpɑtˌbɔɪlz/
verb
- To produce a work of art, literature, or music primarily for financial gain rather than artistic merit.
- The author decided to potboil a quick romance novel to pay off her debts.
- Many critics accused the filmmaker of potboiling a sequel just to cash in on the franchise's popularity.
- He spent years potboiling cheap thrillers before finally writing a serious novel.