Possible Clues:

• Check loch -- this writer is on it
• Poker game specification
• Bound in leather, instruction from the top university
• Border control
• 'I've reached my ___!'
• Word after 'time' or 'speed'
• Restriction some broccoli mitigates
• Check the author is into informal writing
• Check breaking point
• Eagles "Take It to the ___"