Best way to convert InDesign stories to text doc?

Is there a fast, easy way to convert multiple stories in ID to one RTF or Word document?
I do quarterly publications that are composed of dozens (sometimes hundreds) of individual text frames, tables and graphics. The text comes from numerous sources. Before each new issue, the contributors need their pages from the previous issue in an editable format (MS Word) which they revise and send back to me.
I've been spending hours copying and pasting each story into a Word Doc for each contributor. This has given me the most accurate results, but it's incredibly tedious and time consuming. And the tables always need to be cleaned up and reformatted in Word.
I've also tried using the script to export all stories, but then I wind up with a bazillion small files. (Is there a way to combine them into one file?)
I've also tried saving the PDF as a Word doc or RTF file, but there is too much editing required to make it presentable.
Any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated!!

you can try my Export Import InDesign Texts for ID CS1 and CS2:
http://www.adobescripts.com/search.php?query=export+indesign+texts&action=results
let me know if you need it for ID CS3
robin
www.adobescripts.com

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I have some question about collaborating between InDesign with InCopy. My question is which one the best way to engage InDesign with InCopy, the way number one or number two?
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ozstar wrote:
> Hi,
>
> A friend wants to change his product images and pricing
etc., on his static
> web pages.
>
> At the moment each product is within a cell in a table
and the cell below is
> where the text for details and pricing is. This is the
only area he will need
> to be in. Each product and edtails in each cell of a
table on each page.
>
> He does not know anything about web design, Dreamweaver
etc., but wants to do
> update himself.
>
> I would like to know the best way for me to go about
this using DW CS3. Maybe
> there is another script or program that will allow this.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> oz
>
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