Dear "Fan",
If you are using Word to edit your books, how about saving the final book in .doc format instead of .docx? Calibre will import the .doc format. If you were using the Open Office Writer (openoffice.org) you could get the plugin that converts your document to ePub format. Both are free and very easy to use.
DJ
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Originally Posted by fan of kovid
Gents,
My current method is to edit the book in Word - then save as Web Page (filtered) - then import to Calibre - then convert to epub.
Now, I know that Word's "docx" format is actually a thinly disguised Zip file containing HTML files...
So, it is possible to get Calibre to directly import "docx" files into calibre? I realise that it is currently not possible but maybe in the future?
I really like (that means I've gotten used to) Word's editing features - I'm old so I don't really want to learn the idiosyncrasies of a whole new software - and don't forget the extra costs 
Alternatively, does anyone know of a better method?
Many thanks - (BIG) Fan of Kovid |