penny-a-liner
/ˌpɛnɪəˈlʌɪnə/Now historical. Chiefly depreciative
noun
A person, especially a journalist, who practises penny-a-line writing; a writer of material of low literary quality.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Wilson. From penny-a-line + -er.
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