Books on Stand-Up & Comedy Writing
Step by Step to Stand-up Comedy by Greg Dean: A foundational guide for beginners.
The New Comedy Bible by Judy Carter: Provides tools for writing and structuring jokes.
The Serious Guide To Joke Writing by Sally Holloway: Focuses on joke structure.
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin: A memoir on the life of a comic.
How to Write Funny by Scott Dikkers: Strategies from The Onion co-founder.
The Hidden Tools of Comedy by Steve Kaplan: Focuses on the philosophy behind comedy.

Improv Resources
Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern and Del Close: A classic text on improvisation.
Improvise by Mick Napier: Techniques from the Annoyance Theater.
The Second City: Offers various improv courses and resources.
The Second City Almanac of Improvisation by Anne Libera: A detailed guide to improv.

Websites & Open Mic Locators
Badslava & Freemics.com: Primary resources for finding open mics, comedy clubs, and showcases.
The Comedy Bureau: Database for local open mic information.
GOLD Comedy: A resource hub for women and non-binary comedians, featuring workshops and, classes.
Stand Up Comedy Clinic: Offers free, in-depth articles, and a "Start-up Guide" by Jerry Corley.

Podcasts & Digital Media
Hot Breath! Podcast: Hosted by Joel Byars.
Good One: A Podcast About Jokes: Analyzes specific, memorable jokes.
The Comedian's Comedian with Stuart Goldsmith: Interviews with comics about their craft.
Let's Talk About Sets: Focuses on stand-up performance.
Working It Out with Mike Birbiglia: Explores the process of developing new material.

Top Industry News & Reference
Laughspin & The Laugh Button: Industry news and comedian spotlights.
Vulture (Gary Gulman's 366 Comedy Tips): Specifically useful for joke-writing techniques.
Stage Time Magazine: Resources for performance improvement.