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
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $84
Billed in all: $25,883$26k
$84 in the last 6 months
Across 34 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 31% in Article Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #24Puzzle58 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #1Top 41%🇹🇷#1 of 3
- #82Turkish to English Translation238 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #63Top 34%🇹🇷#63 of 182
- #87English to Turkish Translation246 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #72Top 35%🇹🇷#72 of 189
- #129Turkish353 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #99Top 37%🇹🇷#99 of 255
- #608Fiction Writing1,669 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #4Top 36%🇹🇷#4 of 7
- #697Ebook Writing2,045 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #5Top 34%🇹🇷#5 of 9
- #746Content Localization1,586 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #24Top 47%🇹🇷#24 of 58
- #829Localization1,425 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #20Top 58%🇹🇷#20 of 41