Learning on the job - how Brian Koppelman turned his first movie into a DIY film school

<p>**Pre-order your copy of Time Wise at amantha.com**</p><p><br></p><p>For productivity geeks like us, the professional writer can become a bit of a mystic figure. When we fantasise about finally perfecting our morning routines, finally clearing out enough time for a fruitful Deep Work session, setting up the ideal workstation - we’re often thinking about a writer. </p><p>There’s something idyllic about the idea of being a writer: it’s just you, your thoughts, and the blank page. It’s the platonic ideal of knowledge work! But… it’s not that simple. </p><...