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Riches to Rags

Write about a millionaire who suddenly loses his fortune and finds himself without any possessions.

Brian A. Klems
Brian A. Klems
Published Jul 6, 2011 10:40 PM EDT

Write about a millionaire who suddenly loses his fortune and finds himself without any possessions.

Brian A. Klems
Brian A. KlemsAuthor

Brian A. Klems is the former Senior Online Editor of Writer’s Digest, and author of Oh Boy, You’re Having a Girl (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster). Follow him on Twitter @BrianKlems.


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