Open a writing program on your computer.
Turn on the bulleted list or numbering options to help organize your outline.
Write a short description of each scene. Include the location, who is in the scene and what happens, if you know. An example is: “1. Tom’s House. Tom enters the basement and after moving a box discovers what looks to be an ancient map.” If you have more specific ideas, such as what Tom says, include that too, though you don’t have to. Press the “Enter” key twice before writing the next scene.
Continue this bullet point scene description for the rest of the movie. Some major scenes require more detail, while others just a few words. Write as much as you can think of now. An outline can be two pages or 50. The more you write now, the easier it is when you write the script. In addition to mentioning the action of the scene, give important notes to yourself. Example: “This scene shows us Tom loves his daughter and wants to find the treasure to impress her. Be sure that’s clear when writing.”
Read over your outline. Add further details, such as the characters’ personalities. Make sure conflict is present in all your scenes, that each scene pushes the story along and isn’t just an excuse for wacky jokes or special effects. Ask yourself questions, such as: “Is this an interesting conflict that draws in viewers?” “Is the climax powerful, and have the characters overcome something by the end?” “Are these scenes interesting? Are the characters interesting?” You don’t have to solve all these questions during the outlining process, but doing so greatly eases the stress and difficulty while you’re writing the script.