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Canan A.

Canan A.

English-Turkish Translator - Game / Content Localization - ESL Teacher

English ↔ Turkish translator, editor, or content creator who understands both language and culture. Native Turkish speaker with 15+ years of experience delivering accurate, engaging, and culturally relevant translations and content. My expertise includes: *Translation & Localization – Books (fiction & non-fiction), film scripts, subtitles, business materials, technical manuals, academic papers, blogs, and websites. *Game Content Localization & Creation – Specializing in mobile word games and trivia games to ensure smooth gameplay, culturally adapted text, and engaging in-game experiences. *Content Creation – Blog posts, social media copy, and marketing materials in English and Turkish. *Editing & Proofreading – Ensuring clarity, consistency, and error-free text. * English Language Instruction – Professional online lessons, exam preparation, and speaking practice for adults. Why work with me? ✔ 11 published book translations ✔ MA in Translation Studies + BA in English Language & Literature ✔ Second BA in Public Relations & Advertising ✔ Proven track record with individuals, publishers, universities, and companies ✔ 5+ years in mobile game localization & content creation ✔ Fast, reliable communication and on-time delivery Whether you need a precise translation, compelling content, or polished game text, I ensure your message resonates with your target audience. 📩 Let’s bring your project to life! My published book translations from English to Turkish: -Yüzbaşı’nın Bebeği (The Captain's Doll) / D.H. Lawrence, 2025, Publisher: İthaki Yayınları -İtaatsizlik (Disobedience) / Naomi Alderman, 2025, Publisher: İthaki Yayınları -Tilki (The Fox) / D.H. Lawrence, 2024, Publisher: İthaki Yayınları -Uğurböceği (The Ladybird) by D.H. Lawrence , Publishers: Zeplin Kitap & İthaki Yayınları. -Markalar Nasıl Genç Kalır - Y ve Z Kuşakları için Markalama (How Cool Brands Stay Hot), by Joeri Van Den Bergh & Mattias Behrer, Publisher: Mediacat -Kıvılcımlar (Sparkers) by Eleanor Glewwe, Publisher: Kırmızı Kedi Yayınları -Ateş gibi Buz (Ice Like Fire) by Sara Raasch, , Publisher: Kırmızı Kedi Yayınları -Smiley'nin İnsanları (Smiley’s People) by John le Carré, Publisher: Kırmızı Kedi Yayınları -Yuvamıza Düşen Ateş (Home Fire) by Kamila Shamsie, Publisher: Kırmızı Kedi Yayınları -Gölgemiz Düşer (We Cast a Shadow) by Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Publisher: İthaki Yayınları -Tilki (The Fox) by D.H. Lawrence, Publisher: İthaki Yayınları

🇹🇷Kusadasi, Turkey$30/hr100% JSS5.00 (20)Since Jan 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR
$14

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#169,429 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#1,302 / 3,515
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $84

Total earnings
$25k

Billed in all: $26k

World#122,924 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#925 / 3,515
Per project
$816

$84 in the last 6 months

World#139,982 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#1,200 / 3,515
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#1,006 / 3,515
Projects in all
31

Across 34 contracts

76% fixed24% hourly
World#94,778 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#716 / 3,515

Earnings, last 30 days

$25.9kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$25.0k$25.5k$26.0k$26.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 31% in Article Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  5. #608Fiction Writing1,669 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #4Top 36%
  6. #697Ebook Writing2,045 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #5Top 34%
  7. #746Content Localization1,586 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #24Top 47%
  8. #829Localization1,425 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #20Top 58%