Try to follow: If you have to use an adverb, then the verb you have chosen isn't strong enough. I think an English teacher told me this. It doesn't always work, but I have a thing for adverbs, so it's good to make myself evaluate each one.

Also, if you feel you need to bold, italicize, capslock, or otherwise emphasize a phrase within your text, rephrase until the words themselves add the emphasis. Another piece of "strength of language" advice.

Ignore: No sentence fragments. No comma splices. Never start a sentence with "and" or "but." I tend to ignore many of what I consider the "style" rules when I feel there's good reason.