James Whitworth is a British cartoonist and writer whose work has been widely syndicated across the UK. His daily news cartoons appear in publications such as the "Sheffield Star" and the "Edinburgh Evening News", while his weekly contributions grace the "Sheffield Telegraph". Beyond newspapers, his cartoons and written pieces have been featured in "Private Eye", "Prospect", "Phoenix", and "The Independent". Whitworth's upcoming novel, "File Under Murder", is slated for publication in 2021, marking his expansion into fiction.
Educated at Tapton School and Sheffield Hallam University, Whitworth holds degrees in English language and literature, along with a postgraduate qualification in English. He shares his expertise as a lecturer in journalism at the University of Sheffield and as an associate lecturer at multiple institutions, including Sheffield Hallam University and Leeds Trinity. Whitworth has also published extensively on the history of newspaper cartoons and frequently speaks at literary festivals, blending his academic and creative pursuits.