We all know that not every idea you have fits into every project. That doesn't mean it's a bad idea, just not a good fit. You don't want to over-eat, but you don't want to waste your creativity either. So how to deal with your creative leftovers?

1) The Outs File - Don't think of it like an Island of Misfit Toys. We imagine an idyllic place for all the great ideas that don't fit into the current project. We like to say, "let that one go play with its friends in the Outs File".

Then, periodically remember to actually look in your Outs File for ideas and inspiration. If you visit your leftovers and you don't like what you see, don't trash them, just let them be. Unlike leftovers, many ideas do improve with age.