The Passage of Time in a Story

The more heavily you choose to dramatize a passage of time section, the more weight this section will carry. A general summary of the time past coupled with a few paragraphs of dramatization can sometimes be just right for conveying both the necessary information and the desired effect. Done poorly, it can submarine your entire story. But done well, it can also add a depth and meaning that can take your story to the next level. So i hope you'll chime in on this topic.