/lit/ - Literature

I'm realizing that i don't really "know" how to be funny ; as in, I can't really construct a solid joke on the spot or make somebody laugh when asked to. But i do manage to make people laugh a few times everyday through pure improvisation. It's like being a "fox in the box" in footy: whenever the right opening for humor is available at the right time during an irl conversation, I seize it and succeed 9 times out of 10. I also tend to ruly on the absurd more than i would like to admit, but i justify that as the alternative to cheaply mocking people.
All these things seem like crutches in hindsight, and makes me feel like i haven't really gotten/understood the crown jewel of humor. I can't write a funny story without it seeming too forced. It's even harder when you're trying to craft a humorous situation that isn't just making fun of somebody (or a strawman), which is most of today's comedy. Maybe I should just turn to making movies.
Any other /lit/izens that struggle with crafting comedic writing? (Or with humor in general)