Trouble converting odt to epub and mobi

[dprowell]

I'm trying to convert my book to an ebook format like epub or mobi using calibre, but for some reason, the format is completely screwed up when I preview it. For instance, there are extra blank pages added, and the chapter names are listed like bullet points and way off center, and on their own page.

I'm not sure what's causing this issue.

[John_Ha]

Search with epub or mobi or calibre or kindle for lots of posts about ebooks.

Upload a small example file showing the problem.

[RoryOF]

Calibre permits many parameters be selected to define how you want your book displayed. You will have to read their documentation or seek help on a Calibre forum. I find that a book (plain novel format) formatted using Styles (not direct formatting) will transfer well to epub formats without tweaking Calibre.

[Horse]

I'm having lots of troubles with Calibre's .odt to .epub conversion, too. I solved the issue you mention by changing the heading styles to another style with same formatting, but no linkage to Heading: Heading # style > modify > organizer tab > unlink from Heading (link to - None -) I used Heading 1 for chapter breaks, so I didn't unlink that one, only those with higher numbers. I think I just changed the linking to "- None -" and left the names, etc as they were.
The big problem I'm having is placement of graphic elements. Rory, is there an add-in/add-on for Writer to create .epub and/or .mobi files?

[RoryOF]

i think there may be, but my instinct would be to use Calibre, as its conversion process seems to me to be more highly developed than that of OpenOffice to epub. You might get more directed help on a Calibre support site.