{"id":35220,"date":"2020-08-04T15:19:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T13:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.bookadew.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/want-to-create-a-family-book-genealogy-or-family-tree-book\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T10:18:46","slug":"want-to-create-a-family-book-genealogy-or-family-tree-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.bookadew.com\/en\/knowledge-base\/want-to-create-a-family-book-genealogy-or-family-tree-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to create a family book, genealogy, or family tree book?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every family has a relative who is always interested in the history of their ancestors. Sometimes the family already possesses a vast amount of information, family trees, and images. Expanding and compiling all this information into a genuine family book, genealogy, or family tree book ensures that this valuable information is not lost. Creating such a book is often very extensive, but certainly worthwhile. We have gathered a number of tips for writing your own family book. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a family tree<\/h2>\n\n

A family tree is a visual representation of family data over the years. This overview clearly shows the changes within the family. Such a diagram provides a clear picture of all (known) ancestors without having to read lengthy texts. <\/p>\n\n

Reading books<\/h2>\n\n

Books of this kind have been written for a very long time, and you can certainly benefit from that. Read books by other families and do your research. You will notice things that you do or do not like. You can then take this into account when writing your own family book. <\/p>\n\n

Additionally, it is helpful to read up on specific places, years, and situations family members found themselves in. By gaining more knowledge about specific topics, you can better put yourself in the circumstances of the time, making writing about it much easier and more credible. <\/p>\n\n

Specific theme<\/h2>\n\n

Do you find the overall family history too extensive or too complex? Then choose to write about a specific theme that is central to your family’s history. Was there widespread poverty or wealth? Or does the family possess a particular secret? Then write your story from this specific perspective. <\/p>\n\n

Add images<\/h2>\n\n

\u201cA picture is worth a thousand words.\u201d This expression certainly applies to a family book. It evokes a certain atmosphere and conveys situations much more clearly than if explained solely through text. Additionally, text is easier to read when interrupted by images. If you have photos from the past, be sure to add them to your book! <\/p>\n\n

Narrative perspective<\/h2>\n\n

Before you start writing, it is helpful to ask yourself from which perspective you want to write the book. It is important to be consistent in this to keep it readable. For example, are you writing from your own perspective and how you, as the writer, experience this search for the family history, or do you choose to \u201chover above the story,\u201d as it were, and adopt a more structured writing style? <\/p>\n\n

Additionally, you choose whether to write from the present tense or pretend to be in the past.<\/p>\n\n

Start writing<\/h2>\n\n

You really don’t have to wait to start writing until you have all the information complete. In fact, it is better to start writing immediately. This way, you write down information that is still fresh in your mind right away, and relevant details won’t be lost. Additionally, alternating between researching and writing makes the process a lot more enjoyable! <\/p>\n\n

Print family book<\/h2>\n\n

Once the book is finally finished, you will naturally want to have it printed<\/a>. That is where we come in. We are happy to help you create and produce your life story book<\/a>, and it doesn’t have to be expensive at all. You can easily calculate the cost yourself using our online price calculator. <\/p>\n\n

The design of your book cover is also very important. After all, it is the first thing people see! We can help you with this as well. We can design your cover professionally. Naturally, you can communicate your specific wishes! <\/p>\n\n

Here are a number of examples of family books we had the pleasure of producing:<\/p>\n\n