Includes index

The positive side of writing humor (and a few non-positives) -- What does it take to write humor? -- What makes a good humorous article? -- How to get ideas for humorous articles -- Focus on topics -- Focus on time -- Focus on location -- Slant and approach -- Basic structure of a humorous article -- How to begin writing the humorous article -- Monologue -- Random gags -- Laundry lists -- Essay -- Parody -- Sketch -- Fillers and short anecdotes -- Which type of article should you write? -- How to write funny -- How to use words humorously -- Adding humor to serious articles -- Marketing your material -- Your assignment