One of the hardest issues for writers is Writer's Block. (you've readdressed the situation, but I'd like to address it anyway)
How to overcome it? First, try walking away. It may be that you are so impassioned by the concept, that it seems too daunting.
Walk away from it.
Do other things to relax.
Write down the parts you can, then turn your focus on another concept.
HAVE SOME FUN. (this is sometimes the more critical issue, by not giving yourself enough time to relax, you get so keyed up by trying to do something that is "critically important" for you to do, that you don't allow the creative juices to flow naturally and calmly).
Finally, understand that creativity isn't like a light switch. Don't expect it to be. When you are in the zone, and you are relaxed enough, the creativity will flow like a waterfall!
To address your secondary issue, I, like you, agonize over onomatopoeia. (Thank you for making me feel like I'm not the only one out there!!! heh) In regards to spanking stories, this is sadly a rarity.
Understand, it isn't a sin to make a story with onomatopoeia, but to fill a scene with strictly that, in my opinion, is severely lacking in creativity, and isn't that what writers are supposed to be using the most of???
Here's the trick, if I tell you exactly how to go about avoiding onomatopoeia, then your stories and my stories will look identical. As a writer, you have to follow your gut instinct, and my (or anybody else's) agreeing or disagreeing with you, shouldn't make you feel more secure. Be the radical. Be daring. Be your own person. That you think something is wrong with too much onomatopoeia in a story, should be enough. Creatively look for alternatives.
You'll be prouder of your own results.
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