HINT: If the LT does not know about
ODT layouts, or tries to push you into InDesign unnecessarily, odds are you are not in contact with a professional.
Find a professional LT and ask about
an ODT layout, if you'd rather not take the time to learn this yourself.
That said, creating
an ODT layout is not the same as a manuscript.
Not exact matches
See «Resources >> Office» for the top FOSS office suites that support
ODT (and DOC [X]-RRB- format, though certain extensions are necessary for
layout and ePUB work.