About Me

Amy Baillieu is an editor and writer based in Melbourne.

Amy is currently Deputy Editor of Australian Book Review. Prior to becoming Deputy Editor of ABR in 2012, she worked in other editorial roles at the magazine and was Philanthropy Manager from 2011–12. Amy chaired the ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize judging panel from 2014–17 and again in 2022.

Amy completed a Masters of Publishing and Communications at the University of Melbourne in 2011 and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the same university with majors in English Literature and French.

Amy regularly reviews fiction for ABR and also works as a freelance editor.