Imagine writing a story in the morning and seeing it come alive as a fully produced audio show by evening. That’s the future Pocket FM, world’s largest audio series platform, is unlocking for writers, and it’s already here
After pioneering AI-powered audio series in the US and global markets, Pocket FM has announced the capabilities for Indian writers. At the heart of this shift is its promise to empower writers to go from idea to blockbuster at unprecedented speed and scale.
In its pilot phase alone, writers on Pocket FM have already published 30,000+ audio series, and expected to double before year-end.
AI That Works for Writers!
The Pocket FM AI Creator Suite takes a text story and transforms it into an audio series within minutes. Its finely trained AI voices, developed in collaboration with ElevenLabs, can capture the nuances of drama, romance, comedy, and fantasy, ensuring that writers no longer have to compromise between speed and quality.
The impact is staggering: stories that once required weeks of production are now delivered 10x faster, accelerating writers’ efficiency. This means more stories produced, more diverse voices heard, and more opportunities for writers to build their next big hit.
For decades, writers have struggled to find the right platform, resources, or recognition for their stories. Countless powerful narratives went unheard, limited by the absence of opportunities to scale,” said Prateek Dixit, Co-founder, Pocket Entertainment. “With AI-powered audio series, that barrier no longer exists. Writers can now bring their stories to life instantly, share them across geographies, and connect with audiences worldwide. When human imagination combines with AI innovation, the possibilities multiply, with stories becoming richer, more immersive, and truly global. What we are witnessing is not just a content shift but the rise of a new writer economy. And our bet is clear — the future of storytelling belongs to creators, and AI is their ultimate enabler.”
The Journey from Listeners to Creators
Not limiting itself to empowering professional writers, Pocket FM is also stimulating the imagination of everyday listeners who dream of becoming authors.
Through the AI Creator Suite, listeners who once consumed stories on Pocket FM are now publishing their own. Each month, more than 33,000 Pocket FM users in India are creating audio series, exploring the potential of this AI-driven storytelling.
This transformation is also translating into meaningful economic opportunities. Writers are beginning to earn significant income, with top creators projected to cross ₹10 lac in earnings by the end of the year, which is expected to increase as their audience grows. Notable successes such as King of Dragon, Darshi: A Rebirth Story & Divya Yoddha Daksh underscore the commercial and creative potential of this new wave of storytelling.
“Before Pocket FM, writing was just a passion I squeezed in after work, with no real hope that it could change my life. I didn’t have the money to hire editors, or the network to pitch to publishers. Now, I suddenly had a production team in my pocket, and my words could become an audio series in hours. When I saw millions of listeners engaging with my story on Pocket FM, and then realised I could actually earn from it, it felt like I had achieved a breakthrough as a professional writer,” said Nitesh Kumar Dayama, writer of ‘King of Dragon. The show has surpassed 200,000 plays in less than a month.
Pocket FM is already preparing to roll out the AI Creator Suite in multiple Indian languages, with plans to add 200,000 new AI audio series in the next year. To further strengthen this vibrant ecosystem, the platform hosts several monthly contests with a combined prize pool of up to ₹15 lakh, offering aspiring writers both recognition and a viable career pathway.
Among the thousands of audio series created, Pocket FM rigorously tests content with in-app audiences and identifies top-performing writers every month. These high performers are offered contracts, comprehensive training with in-house editors, and opportunities for continued incubation. Contracted writers benefit from revenue share and monthly incentives, demonstrating Pocket FM’s commitment to nurturing talent and enabling sustainable creative careers at scale.