Today, many families have a computer. If you don't, think about getting one to organize your genealogy, or enlist the aid of a family member who will input the information for you. Some genealogical computer programs will arrange a genealogy in proper format, complete with footnoting and indexing. An important step in writing the family history is to determine the scope of the book. If you discover you have too much material for one book, consider dividing it into several smaller volumes.
Pictures create more interest than any amount of words, and the older the photos, the more appeal.
Everyone wants to know what their ancestors looked like. However, if possible, include some photographs of the current generations. Don't try to save money by short-cutting on the number of photos you use. Additional items that may be included as illustrations are maps, perhaps some showing the land grants, or migration trail of your family. You may wish to include some reproduction of wills, deeds or a copy from the page of an old family Bible you located.