hackdom

English

Etymology

hack +‎ -dom

Noun

hackdom (uncountable)

1. The realm or sphere of hacks, or inferior writers.
   • 2009, David Hajdu, Heroes and Villains: Essays on Music, Movies, Comics, and Culture:

     The fledgling comics business was a sweatshop trade for creative hopefuls too inexperienced, too socially ill-equipped, or, more often, too minimally talented for the established avenues of hackdom, the pulps and commercial art.