Thoughts on sound effects

[Tickleyourpickle]

Newish authour here and I want to know what you think about sound effects in a written story.
I'm writing a spanking scene and I'm not sure if to actually write the word "smack" or just describe it

 

[jomar]

I’m surprised you haven’t gotten snark yet.

The Authors Hangout is a better place for your question. You’ll get more thoughtful responses there. FWIW I used smacked in a story, but only once.

 

[Saint_Ann]

Newish authour here and I want to know what you think about sound effects in a written story.
I'm writing a spanking scene and I'm not sure if to actually write the word "smack" or just describe it

Palm hitting flesh has no "m" sound in it. In fact, I have no inkling how to spell the sound it makes. Perhaps a more gentle theme would allow you to sidestep the matter altogether.

 

[Tickleyourpickle]

cheers, I did think about batman... not going to do the sound effects. Just seen it in a couple of stories and it looks a bit childish

 

[hobbit.]

Thwak! ouch that hurt!

shut the fuck up! BANG, Clink, Splooosh.

bollocks the spent cartridge has rolled into the grid.