Leigh Anne Jasheway, M.P.H. (Master of Public Health) from Eugene, Oregon, is known as the Accidental Comic. In this interview she gives some good advice on comedy writing, e.g. take a premise that has a lot of potential for material -- not just a couple of gags -- and go with that. She also talks about some of her favorite humor books and authors.
Leigh Anne Jasheway lists a lot of favourite books and authors, including many humor books...
Leigh Anne Jasheway explains some comedy techniques...
Leigh Anne Jasheway gives some good advice on choosing the right comedic premise for a story...