Lulu

Lulu is a self-publishing platform that allows authors and publishers to create and distribute their own books, ebooks, music, and video content. It was founded in 2002 and has since grown to become one of the largest self-publishing platforms in the world.

Lulu provides a variety of services for authors and publishers to create and distribute their work. These services include book formatting, cover design, and editing. They also offer print-on-demand (POD) services, which allows authors to print as many or as few copies of their book as they need, without having to maintain a large inventory.

In addition to print books, Lulu also allows authors to publish ebooks in multiple formats, including Kindle, iBooks, and Nook. Lulu also provides the ability to distribute music and video content through major platforms such as iTunes and Spotify.

Authors and publishers can also use Lulu's distribution network to make their books available for purchase on online retailers such as Amazon, and physical bookstores through their partnership with Ingram.

Lulu also offers a variety of tools and resources for authors and publishers to promote and market their work. This includes the ability to create an author website, and to use Lulu's marketing services to reach a wider audience.