The key word to keep in mind while writing a descriptive essay is of course, ‘description.’ This means that your essay should focus on giving a detailed account of the important elements in your writing. For example, if your descriptive essay is about a person, details such as the physical characteristics and qualities, rich references to the person’s individuality, personality traits etc. all have to be included in the essay.  Let’s examine some significant aspects of writing a descriptive essay.