What exactly is a spanking/spanko story?

Sebastian

This seems to be a pretty restrictive description to me, I don't believe that a story has to have all of these elements to be considered a spanking story. I've read stories, for example kdpierre's "The Friend," which don't even describe the actual spanking at all yet that I'd certainly consider to be spanking stories. Sometimes a story, spanking-oriented or otherwise, is light-hearted or even silly, sometimes it's quite brief with minimal plot development and/or characterization. You've described one kind of spanking story, perhaps close to your idea of the ideal model, but there are certainly other kinds as well. For example, not every story--spanking-oriented or otherwise--concludes happily and/or with all its issues resolved. It's difficult to precisely define exactly what makes up a spanking story--there's even going to be disagreement as to how central the spanking action and/or issue has to be--but IMHO it may not have all the elements you've suggested... --C.K.

From my early days on the internet searching for stories and other descriptions and accounts of spankings I've found they come in very different setting, styles, and conditions.

Most I believe, are written for the authors satisfaction and desires. With a wide range of different kinks or interest specifically relating to spankings, it creates a huge play ground for imagination and creativity. Therefore a spanking story can take on several different aspects. Some enjoy the less descriptive ones as to let their imagination run wild, while others enjoy extremely descriptive accounts or stories. Further some rather read about the circumstances surrounding the spanking such as the mentality or emotion aspects, yet don't enjoy the spankings themselves.

It's truly a very diverse setting to write about and consequently you have several authors with unique and interesting take on the subject most of us love.

I think Billy has nailed it, they tend to conform to the authors likes and dislikes. The odds are if it does something for the author then there's going to be someone else out there who's buttons it will also push. That's pretty much what I do.

Seegee

Yes, and that's particularly true for an amateur author who's just writing and posting because he/she enjoys it--which is just about everyone here, some people may have had some stories purchased and published but I don't think many participants here make a living via their writing. The lack of immediate feedback can be discouraging, I suppose, but there are almost certainly going to be some people who are gratified by a particular writing style and approach--even if they're not saying so in cyberprint very much (or at all)... --C.K.

Yes!! True on what everyone has said. I once wrote, long ago, for a magazine, a short story on the anticipation of a spanking. The anxiety was terrifying. No actual spanking, but you knew exactly the type of spanking that would take place, without detail.
I still like a strong character, a good plot (it could be funny), and good "action." Anything can be a good spanking story. It is how you identify these stories with your own reality. I always liked, and never seemed to get, the victim getting retribution or comeuppance. In true reality (R/L), it usually doesn't exists. If it did, the victim might not be a victim. The victim has too much respect for the person that is giving the spanking. What a shame. They want forgiveness. You must remember that not all punishments are justified.

I liie a non consensual spanking.
ie where a scenario is planned and the spankee has no choice but to go along with the plot.

shp

Well, it depends on what you mean by "nonconsensual," I'd venture. You seem to mean that the spankee is somehow manipulated and/or blackmailed into accepting a spanking that he/she would otherwise never agree to. "Nonconsensual" can be interpreted more strictly, I suppose, to mean that the spankee is somehow restrained --by ropes, straps, etc. or simply by the spanker(s) having the physical power or superior numbers to physically control him/her--and unable to resist being corporally punished. "Nonconsensual" could also involve an authority relationship like parent/child, teacher/student, governess/charge wherein the spankee has no effective way to resist but cooperates grudgingly and unwillingly in being chastised. So what do you call a top/bottom relationship in which the bottom/spankee feels (in a particular situation) that he/she is being unfairly corporally corrected but noneless cooperates because he/she has voluntarily ceded disciplinary authority to the top/spanker and that's a central part of their relationship? Technically that's not "nonconsenual" but the spankee may feel that he/she really has no choice given his/her role in the relationship. I like this last type of story best, but the type you've seemingly described, if written cleverly, can be fun as a change of pace... --C.K.

I am really enamored with brother/sister, sister/sister, father/daughter & mother/daughter spanking scenarios. I especially like it when there some sort of taboo incestous relationship in the brother/sister & father/daughter scenarios!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I am speaking personally here, and not in any way representing the opinions of the Library Admin. And personally, I find the idea of incest between brother and sister or father and daughter quite nauseating.

However, I did ask for people's thoughts on what made a good story, and you've given yours. Thank you for responding.

I agree with all you said in that post, CK. In the past, there were many non-consensual spankings, as you said, like teachers and students. Even, at some points in history, husbands and wives, masters/mistresses and servants, and of course, judicial floggings, birchings etc.

In your own 'Sisterhood' stories, it is remarked on that Paul could, if he so wished, physically overpower Barbara, but chooses not to do so. Therefore, it is consensual.

To my mind, any corporal punishment to which the recipient has not given consent, explicitly or implicitly, is abuse or assault.

But that's real life. Fantasy is another kettle of fish!